The word "DELIGIATUS" may come across as a challenge to spell, but its pronunciation follows a simple pattern. The first syllable "DE" sounds like "dɛ", while the second syllable "LI" sounds like "li". The third syllable "GI" can be pronounced as "gi" or "dʒi". The last two syllables "A" and "TUS" sound like "a" and "tʊs" respectively. Therefore, the correct spelling of "DELIGIATUS" reflects its phonetic transcription, making it easier to learn and remember.