The spelling of the word "msmissmrss" may seem confusing at first glance, but by utilizing the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), its pronunciation becomes clear. The word is comprised of the phonetic sounds /m/ + /s/ + /mɪs/ + /mɪs/ + /mɹ̩s/. This is pronounced as "Miss Mrs." The confusion stems from the lack of spaces between the words. Therefore, when sounding out the letters individually, it appears to be an unidentifiable word. Phonetic transcription helps to better comprehend the pronunciation of words with unusual spelling.