The spelling of the word "Holliss" is somewhat unusual and has been the source of confusion for many people. In IPA phonetic transcription, it is pronounced as /ˈhɑ:lɪs/. The "H" is pronounced as a voiceless glottal fricative, followed by the long "O" sound. The double "L" is pronounced as a voiced lateral approximant, and the "I" is pronounced as a short "I" sound. Finally, the "S" is pronounced as an unvoiced alveolar fricative. Understanding the IPA notation can help clarify the pronouncing of tricky words like "Holliss".