The word "bassalia" is spelled using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as /bəˈseɪliə/. This phonetic transcription represents the correct pronunciation of the word, which is a noun that refers to a type of ancient Greek coin. The first syllable is pronounced with an unstressed /ə/ sound, followed by the stressed /ˈseɪliə/. The "ss" in "bassalia" is pronounced as /s/ and the "a" is pronounced as /ə/. The pronunciation of the word can be tricky, but with the IPA transcription, it can be easily understood and pronounced correctly.