The spelling of the word "dippolito" may appear confusing at first glance but can be deciphered using IPA phonetic transcription as /dɪ'pɒlɪtəʊ/. This indicates that the word is comprised of a stressed short "i" sound, followed by an "o" sound with an "l" in between. The final syllable contains a "t" sound and an "oh" sound. While the spelling may seem unorthodox, it can be pronounced with ease using the rules of the English language.