The spelling of the word "DALITAO" is comprised of six letters, with each one corresponding to a specific sound in the word. Using IPA phonetic transcription, we can analyze this word more closely: /ˌdɑːlɪˈtaʊ/. The first syllable, "dah," is pronounced with a long "ah" sound, represented by the IPA symbol "ɑː." The second syllable, "li," has a short "ih" sound, represented by "ɪ." The third syllable, "tao," is pronounced with a diphthong that begins with a "t" sound and ends with a long "ow" sound, represented by "aʊ".