The spelling of the word "Maricia" can be explained using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as /məˈrɪʃə/. The first syllable "mar" is pronounced with a schwa sound followed by a rolled "r," while the second syllable "i" is pronounced as /ɪ/, which is a short "i" sound. The final syllable "cia" is pronounced with a soft "sh" sound represented by /ʃ/ followed by a schwa sound. Therefore, "Maricia" is spelled as it sounds, in accordance with the principles of the IPA transcription.