The spelling of the word "Indian hippo" is relatively straightforward. The first word, "Indian," is pronounced as /ˈɪndiən/ with the stress on the first syllable. The second word, "hippo," is pronounced as /ˈhɪpəʊ/, with the stress on the first syllable. The spelling of both words is consistent with most English words, and their pronunciation reflects the standard pronunciation in most varieties of English. Together, "Indian hippo" denotes a hippopotamus species that is native to the Indian subcontinent.