The spelling of the word "Paxilli" can be explained using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as /pæksɪli/. The first two letters, "pa," are pronounced with the "æ" sound as in "cat." The "x" is pronounced with a "ks" sound, and the following "i" is a short vowel sound as in "kit." The double "ll" represents a geminate consonant, which means it is extended in duration. Overall, the spelling of "Paxilli" reflects the phonetic sounds used in pronunciation.