The spelling of the word "NGFLI" may seem confusing to those unfamiliar with IPA phonetic transcription. The first two letters, NG, represent a single consonant sound known as a velar nasal, which is pronounced by making a "ng" sound with the back of the tongue touching the soft palate. The following letters, FLI, represent three individual sounds: an "f" sound, a "l" sound, and an "i" sound pronounced like "ee." So, "NGFLI" is pronounced as "ngflee."