The spelling of the word "Nickeya" can be explained using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). The word is pronounced /nɪkˈeɪə/, with the stress on the second syllable. The "ni" is pronounced with a short "i" sound, followed by a "k" and a long "a" sound. The final syllable is pronounced with a schwa sound, represented by the upside-down "e" symbol. The spelling of "Nickeya" accurately reflects this pronunciation, making it easy to pronounce the word correctly.