The word "kumo xi" is spelled with the IPA phonetic transcription /kuːməʊ ʃiː/. The first syllable "ku" is pronounced with a long "u" sound and the second syllable "mo" has a short "o" sound. The third syllable "xi" is pronounced with a long "e" sound and a silent "h" at the end. The combination of the "sh" sounds is spelled as "si" in the International Phonetic Alphabet. Therefore, "kumo xi" is spelled in a way that accurately represents its pronounciation.