The word "HAMIS" is spelled phonetically as /ˈhæmɪs/. The first sound is a /h/ sound made with the breath, followed by an /æ/ sound, which is pronounced in the front of the mouth with the tongue slightly lowered. The /m/ sound is made by closing the lips together and vibrating the vocal cords. The /ɪ/ sound is pronounced with the mouth slightly open and the tongue relaxed. Finally, the /s/ sound is made by forcing air through a gap between the tongue and the teeth.