The correct spelling for the word pronounced "mogadish" is actually "Mogadishu," the capital city of Somalia. Its spelling in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) is /mɵˈɡɑːdɪʃu/. The word is derived from the Arabic words "muqādishu" and "maq'ad shah." The first word means "a fair place" or "marketplace," while the second means "a beautiful place where the sheikh rests." The name is fitting, as Mogadishu is a bustling port city with beautiful beaches and a rich cultural history.