The spelling of the word "Apophyades" can be confusing due to the presence of the Greek letter "phi" in it. The correct pronunciation, according to the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), is /əˈpɒfɪədiːz/. The "ph" in "Apophyades" is pronounced as /f/, not /f/ as it is in English words like "phrase". The "y" sound in "phy" is pronounced as /ɪ/. Understanding the IPA transcription can help in correctly pronouncing and spelling words like "Apophyades" with ease.