"NKMI" is a word that may be confusing at first glance. However, the spelling can be explained with the help of the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). The word is pronounced as /ˈɛŋkimi/ with the stress on the second syllable. The first two letters "NK" represent the sound /ŋ/, which is the velar nasal sound made at the back of the throat. The following two letters "MI" represent the sounds /m/ and /i/ respectively. This phonetic transcription can aid in spelling and proper pronunciation of the word.