The word "poloist" is spelled with the letters P-O-L-O-I-S-T. In IPA phonetic transcription, it is pronounced as /pəˈloʊɪst/. This word is derived from "polo," a sport played on horseback, and refers to a player of the game. The spelling of "poloist" is straightforward, with each letter representing a distinct sound - /p/ for the initial consonant, /ə/ for the first syllable, /lo/ for the second syllable, and /ɪst/ for the suffix indicating a person who engages in a particular activity.