The correct spelling of the phrase "not touches" is [nɑt ˈtʌtʃɪz]. This is because the ending "-es" is added to the verb "touch" to indicate that it is referring to a present tense third-person singular subject, which in this case is "not." The pronunciation of the word follows the phonetic transcription, with the stress on the first syllable "not." Using correct spelling and pronunciation is important in effective communication.