The spelling of the word "Phleme" may seem confusing without the use of the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). In IPA, it is transcribed as /fliːm/, which represents the sounds of "f" at the beginning, "l" in the middle, and "m" at the end. The letter "ph" is often used in English to represent the "f" sound, while the "e" at the end of the word indicates a long "e" sound. Remembering this phonetic transcription can help ensure correct spelling of the word "Phleme".