How Do You Spell ETSEPS?
Pronunciation: [ˈɛtsɛps] (IPA) 
The spelling of the word "ETSEPS" may seem confusing at first, but it is actually a cleverly crafted word that is simply "SPESET" spelled backwards. In IPA phonetic transcription, it can be written as ɛtsɛps. The pronunciation of each letter is as follows: /ɛ/ sounds like "eh", /t/ sounds like "tuh", /s/ sounds like "ss", /ɛ/ sounds like "eh" and /ps/ sounds like "ps" as in "lips". Remembering that "ETSEPS" is just "SPESET" backwards can help eliminate any confusion when encountering this unusual spelling.
