The word "arriaga" is spelled with two "r"s and two "a"s. In IPA phonetic transcription, it can be written as /a.ɾi.ˈa.ɡa/. The first two symbols represent the "a" sound as in "cat", followed by a "r" sound, and then the "i" sound as in "tree". The second "r" sound is represented by the symbol "ɾ" which is a single tap or flap sound produced with the tongue against the alveolar ridge. Finally, the word ends with another "a" sound.