The word "liquidate" is often misspelled as "liquedate". The correct spelling is "liquidate". The IPA phonetic transcription for "liquidate" is /ˈlɪkwɪdeɪt/. The word is composed of three syllables: "li-qu-i-date". The stress is on the second syllable, indicated by the italicized "qu". A common mistake is to replace the "qui" with "que", resulting in the incorrect spelling "lique-date". Knowing the correct spelling and pronunciation of "liquidate" is important, as it is a commonly used financial term.