The spelling of the word "GOBA" may seem straightforward, but it can lead to confusion as the pronunciation can vary depending on the dialect or accent. The IPA phonetic transcription of "GOBA" is /ˈɡoʊbə/, which indicates that the "G" is pronounced as a hard "G" sound, the "O" is pronounced as a long "O" sound, and the "B" is pronounced with a stop sound. Additionally, the "A" at the end is pronounced as a schwa sound, which is a neutral vowel sound.