The word "gillikin" is a tricky word in terms of spelling. Its IPA phonetic transcription is /ˈɡɪl.ɪ.kɪn/. The beginning sound is a hard "g" followed by a short "i" vowel sound. Then, the second syllable is pronounced as "ill" with a short "i" sound and a double "l." Lastly, the word ends with "kin" which is pronounced with a short "i" followed by a "k" and an "in" sound. Despite its difficult spelling, "gillikin" is a fun word to say once you know its correct pronunciation.