The spelling of "be sting" may seem straightforward, but its pronunciation can be tricky. In IPA phonetic transcription, it is pronounced as /bi stɪŋ/. The "e" in "be" is pronounced as a short "i" sound, and the "st" blend is pronounced with a sharp "s" sound. The accent is on the first syllable, and the "ing" sound is pronounced as a hard "ng" sound. So, to correctly spell and pronounce "be sting", remember it's /bi stɪŋ/.