The spelling of "Lepeka" can be a bit tricky to decipher based on its pronunciation. In IPA phonetic transcription, it is spelled as /lɛpɛkə/. The first syllable "le" is pronounced like "leh" with a short "e" sound, the second syllable "pe" is pronounced like "peh" with a short "e" sound, and the final syllable "ka" is pronounced like "kuh" with a short "a" sound. The use of the letter "e" in this word creates the short "e" sound, which can be confusing for those unfamiliar with it.