The word "Phalti" is spelled using the phonetic transcription /ˈfælti/. The first sound /f/ is a voiceless labiodental fricative, made by pressing the bottom lip against the top front teeth and allowing air to escape. The next sound /æ/ is a front low vowel, made with an open mouth and a relaxed tongue. The following sound /l/ is a voiced alveolar lateral approximant, made by placing the tongue against the alveolar ridge and allowing air to flow around the sides. The final sound /ti/ is a syllabic /t/ sound followed by the short /i/ vowel.