The spelling of the name "Demetrica" can be explained using IPA phonetic transcription. The first syllable, "De-", is pronounced as "di:", with a long "i" sound. The second syllable, "me-", is pronounced as "mɛ", with a short "e" sound. The third syllable, "-tri-", is pronounced as "trɪ", with a short "i" sound. Finally, the last syllable, "-ca", is pronounced as "kə", with a neutral vowel sound. Overall, the letter "a" in "Demetrica" is pronounced as "ə" and the second syllable has a short "e" sound.