The word "BETAEPH" may seem like a confusing collection of letters at first glance, but its spelling can be explained with the help of IPA phonetic transcription. The first syllable is pronounced as "bɛt," with the "e" sounding like the "e" in "best" and the "t" being a soft consonant. The second syllable is pronounced as "eph," with the "e" sounding like the "e" in "pet" and the "ph" representing the "f" sound. Together, the word is pronounced as "BEH-tuh-eff."