The word "PISAPED" may seem unfamiliar, but its spelling follows specific pronunciation rules. Using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), the word can be broken down into /pɪsəpɛd/. The "i" is pronounced as a short "i" as in "lid," while the "a" is pronounced as a schwa sound. The "p" and "s" both have their familiar sounds, as does the "e" which has a distinct "eh" heard in "wet." "D" sound at the end is the same as the "d" in "dog."