The spelling of the word "LIMSSM" does not adhere to traditional English spelling rules, making its phonetic transcription crucial for proper pronunciation. The IPA transcription of "LIMSSM" is /lɪm'sm/. The initial sound is a quick, sharp /l/ followed by a short /ɪ/ vowel sound. The subsequent consonants are pronounced smoothly and quickly, blending into each other. The final sound is a soft /m/. Despite the unusual spelling, with the help of IPA transcription, one can confidently pronounce this word correctly.