The spelling of "Oliwja" is unique and can be confusing for those who are not familiar with the Polish alphabet. In IPA phonetic transcription, the word is spelled as /ɔliwja/. The "j" is pronounced as "y" in "yes" and the "w" as "v" in "very". The sound "l" is pronounced close to "w" in "will". The first vowel sound "o" is short and pronounced like "o" in "hot". Overall, understanding IPA phonetic transcription can help people accurately spell and pronounce words like "Oliwja".