The spelling of the word "Matityah" is based on its phonetic pronunciation. In the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), this word is spelled /məˌtɪtjɑː/. The first syllable starts with a schwa sound, followed by a stressed 'ti' sound pronounced as /tɪ/. The 'yah' at the end of the word is pronounced as a long 'a' sound, represented in IPA as /jɑː/. The spelling of the word is essential in understanding the correct pronunciation, particularly for non-native speakers.
The word "Matityah" is of Hebrew origin and is derived from the Hebrew name "מַתִּתְיָהוּ" (Matityahu), which is composed of two elements: "Mattath" meaning "gift" and "Yah" which is short for "Yahweh", the Hebrew name for God. Therefore, "Matityah" can be understood to mean "gift of Yahweh" or "gift from God".