The word "Maasiai" is spelled using IPA phonetic transcription as /maːsiai/. The first two letters "ma" are pronounced with a long "a" sound, followed by the consonant "s" pronounced as a voiceless alveolar sibilant. The next three letters "iai" are pronounced as one syllable with a long "i" sound followed by the diphthong "ai". The pronunciation of "Maasiai" can vary depending on the language and dialect spoken, but the IPA phonetic transcription accurately captures the sound of each individual letter.