The spelling of the phrase "lip homage" can be explained using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). "Lip" is pronounced as [lɪp], with the "i" sound being short and the "p" sound being voiceless. "Homage" is pronounced as [ˈhɑmɪdʒ], with a stress on the first syllable and the "a" being pronounced as "ah". The "g" in "homage" is silent, so it sounds like "oh-maj". Together, the phrase sounds like "lip hom-ij".