The spelling of the word "arnulfista" is often a source of confusion for individuals. Using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) transcription, the word can be broken down into four syllables: /ɑːn/, /ʊlf/, /ɪst/ and /ə/. The first syllable "arn" is pronounced with a long "a" sound, followed by the syllable "ulf" which is pronounced with a short "u" sound. The third syllable "ist" is pronounced with a short "i" sound and the final syllable "a" is pronounced with a schwa sound.