The spelling of the word "empta" may be confusing because of the letter "p" in the middle. However, the correct pronunciation of the word is /ˈɛmptə/ with a silent "p." This is because "p" is often silent in the middle of words when followed by "t" or "s," such as in "empty" and "raspberry." Therefore, the correct spelling of the word is "empta," without the "p" sound being pronounced. Remembering this phonetic rule can help avoid spelling errors in similar words.