The spelling of the word "inflatu" can be confusing, particularly for English speakers. However, its pronunciation is clear when using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). According to the IPA, "inflatu" is pronounced as /ɪnˈflæ.tuː/. This means that the stress is on the second syllable, and the "a" sound is pronounced as "flat" and not "flayt." By using the correct IPA transcription, speakers of different languages can better understand and pronounce this word properly.