The spelling of the word "Amicia" is fairly straightforward when using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) phonetic transcription system. The first syllable is pronounced "əˈmi", where the central vowel "ə" is followed by a short "m" and the diphthong "i". The second syllable is pronounced "ʃə", where the consonant cluster "ʃ" and the central vowel "ə" are both held for a single syllable. Altogether, the word is pronounced "əˈmɪʃə" and refers to a genus of flowering plants in the rose family.