The spelling of the word "ises fitting" may seem a bit confusing at first glance, but it can be broken down using IPA phonetic transcription. The first part, "ises," represents the plural suffix -es. The second part, "fitting," represents the base word pronounced with a short "i" sound in the first syllable and a long "i" sound in the second syllable. Altogether, the word is pronounced as eye-ziz fit-ing. This spelling convention is used to indicate the plural form of words ending in -is, such as "crises" or "analysis."