The spelling of the word "Lakita" can be explained using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). The first syllable "La" is pronounced /lɑː/, as in "lah". The second syllable "ki" is pronounced /kiː/, as in "key". The final syllable "ta" is pronounced /tə/, as in "tuh". Therefore, the phonetic transcription of "Lakita" is /lɑːkiːtə/. It is important to correctly spell and pronounce names to avoid miscommunication and show respect for individuals and their culture.