The spelling of the word "NIGS" is often misunderstood or confused due to its potentially offensive connotations. The correct pronunciation, as represented by the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), is /nɪɡz/. The "g" is pronounced with a voiced velar stop, indicated by the small, inverted "g" symbol. The addition of the final "s" indicates a plural form, as opposed to the singular "NIG." It is important to note, however, that the use of this word as a racial slur is highly offensive and inappropriate in any context.