The word "NOSSA" is spelled with four letters: n-o-s-s-a. In IPA phonetic transcription, this word is pronounced as /ˈnɒsə/. The first sound, /n/, is produced by pressing the tongue to the alveolar ridge behind the teeth before releasing it to allow air to flow out of the nose. The vowels, /ɒ/ and /ə/, are produced by relaxing the mouth and throat muscles and letting air flow through the mouth. The final sound, /s/, is produced by constricting the airflow through the small opening between the upper and lower teeth.