The word "nzpa" can be confusingly spelled, but it actually represents the acronym for the New Zealand Press Association. In phonetic transcription, it is pronounced /ˌɛnzi:ˌpi:ˈeɪ/ (EN-zee-PEE-ay). The "n" and "z" sound like the individual letters when spoken together, while the "p" and "a" are pronounced normally. Understanding the phonetic spelling can help when attempting to read or pronounce unfamiliar acronyms or words.