The spelling of the word "HAPPLLA" can be confusing due to the repetition of the letters 'P' and 'L'. However, the correct pronunciation can be easily understood through the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) transcription. The word is pronounced /hæplə/, with a stress on the first syllable. This means that the 'A' is pronounced as a short 'æ' sound, while the repeated letters 'P' and 'L' are pronounced separately, rather than combined as a blend. Remembering this simple phonetic transcription can help you spell and pronounce "HAPPLLA" correctly.