The spelling of the word "Apona," according to the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), would be /əˈpoʊnə/. This indicates that the first syllable is pronounced with a schwa sound, while the second syllable has a long "o" sound. The final syllable is pronounced with a schwa sound as well. This spelling accurately reflects the pronunciation of the word "Apona," which is a use for a genus of fish from the family Gobiidae.