The word "polizzi" is spelled with a "z" in the middle, and is pronounced pəˈlɪtsi. The "z" sound in the middle is made by a voiced consonant, which is created by vibrating the vocal cords while air is forced through the mouth. The first syllable is pronounced with a short "o" sound, while the second syllable has a short "i" sound. The phonetic transcription helps illustrate the exact pronunciation of the word, which can be helpful for those who are new to the language or struggle with spelling.