The correct spelling of the word "Paullima" is a bit tricky to decipher at first, but with the use of IPA phonetic transcription, it becomes clearer. The word is pronounced as /paʊlɪmə/, with the stress on the first syllable. The double "L" in the middle of the word is pronounced as a single "L", and the ending "a" is pronounced as "uh". It is a unique word that may not be widely recognized, but with proper phonetic understanding, it can be spelled and pronounced correctly.
A genus of plants, from the powdered seeds of some of the species of which stimulating beverages are made to a large extent in some parts of S. Amer.; the beverage guarana obtained from it.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.