The name "kami imai" consists of two syllables, with the first syllable "ka-" pronounced as /kɑː/, and the second syllable "-mi imai" pronounced as /miː ɪˈmaɪ/. The "a" in the first syllable is pronounced as an open back vowel, while the "i" in the second syllable is pronounced as a long vowel. The consonants in the word are pronounced as in standard English, with a stressed emphasis on the second syllable. Overall, the spelling of "kami imai" reflects the Japanese origin of the name, while adhering to standard English pronunciation.