The word "bassala," pronounced as /bəˈsɑːlə/, refers to a North African herb commonly used in cooking. The IPA phonetic transcription shows that the word begins with a "buh" sound, followed by a short "uh" sound and then "sah." The final syllable, "-la," is pronounced with a short "uh" sound and an "uh-luh" sound. The spelling of the word "bassala" reflects the pronunciation of the word in its original language, indicating the importance of maintaining the original spelling and pronunciation of words when translating or adapting them to a different language.