The spelling of the phrase "pope mark" is relatively straightforward. The first word, "pope," is spelled with the /poʊp/ phonemes, pronounced with a long "o" sound followed by the sound of the letter "p." The second word, "mark," is spelled with the /mɑrk/ phonemes, which are pronounced with a short "a" sound and the sound of the letter "r" in the middle. Together, these two words form a phrase that refers to a monetary unit used in Papua New Guinea, primarily by Christian churches.