The spelling of the word "elich" can be explained using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) transcription. The word is pronounced /ɛlɪtʃ/, with the first syllable "el" pronounced like the "el" in "elf" and the second syllable "ich" pronounced like the "ich" in "which." The combination of the letters "l" and "i" in the second syllable creates a unique sound represented by the IPA symbol /ɪtʃ/, which is a voiceless palatal affricate. When spelled, "elich" can easily be mistaken for other similar-sounding words like "elite" or "elect."