The word "kozik" (/'koʊzɪk/) may seem tricky to spell at first, but it's actually quite straightforward when broken down phonetically. The first syllable is pronounced as "koh," like the "o" sound in "go." The second syllable is pronounced as "zick," with a short "i" sound like in "hit" and a hard "k" sound. When combining these sounds, the most accurate spelling for this word is "kozik." Remembering the IPA phonetic transcription can help greatly in correctly spelling unfamiliar words.