The acronym "NCFIA" seems straightforward enough, but its spelling can actually be a bit tricky. In the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), the word is spelled /ɛn.si.fi.aɪ.eɪ/. This breaks down into "en" for the letter "n," "si" for "s," "fi" for "f," "aɪ" for "i," and "eɪ" for "a." When spoken aloud, it's important to enunciate each syllable distinctly to avoid any confusion or misinterpretation of the acronym's meaning.