The spelling of the word "botkins" is quite unique. It is pronounced as /ˈbɑtkɪnz/ with a stress on the first syllable. The IPA phonetic transcription clearly indicates that the word starts with a voiced bilabial stop /b/ and then has the vowel sound /ɑ/. The second syllable contains the voiceless velar stop /k/ followed by the vowel sound /ɪ/ and the nasal consonant /n/. Finally, the word ends with the voiceless alveolar fricative /s/. Overall, "botkins" is spelled in a way that accurately represents its pronunciation.