The word "panitas" is spelled as /pəˈnɪtəs/, with the stress falling on the second syllable. This word is derived from the Spanish noun "pan," meaning bread, and refers to small pieces of toasted or stale bread that are commonly used in Latin American cuisine as a garnish or crouton. The spelling of this word follows English phonetic rules, though it retains the Spanish pronunciation of the letter "n" and the stress on the second syllable.