The word "pakalitha" is spelled using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as /pækəliːθə/. The first syllable is "pak" pronounced as /pæk/, followed by "a" pronounced as /ə/. The third syllable is "li" pronounced as /liː/, followed by "th" pronounced as /θ/. The final syllable is "a" pronounced as /ə/. This word is commonly used in South African languages and refers to a traditional leader or king. The spelling may vary depending on the language, but the pronunciation remains the same.