The word "ANTIICAM" may seem unusual at first glance, but its spelling can be explained through IPA phonetic transcription. The first sound, "æ", represents the "a" sound in "cat", followed by "n" and "t". The next sound, "iː", is the long "e" sound as heard in "beet". The following "k" sound is self-explanatory, followed by "æ" again. Finally, the "m" sound completes the word. Despite its unusual spelling, the phonetic transcription shows that the word is simply pronounced "an-tee-kam".