The word "kotb" is often spelled using the Arabic alphabet, but it can also be transliterated into Latin characters as "kutub" or "kutb." In IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) notation, the word is pronounced as /kɔtb/. The "k" sound is pronounced with the back of the tongue pressed against the soft palate, the "o" sound is a mid-back rounded vowel sound, and the "t" sound is pronounced by stopping the airflow with the tip of the tongue against the alveolar ridge.