The spelling of the word "poti" is unique and can cause confusion for non-native English speakers. In International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) transcription, "poti" is pronounced as /ˈpoʊti/. The word originates from the Georgian language, where its spelling is "ფოთი". It is a port city in Georgia and was an essential economic center for the region. The pronunciation is unique due to its stress on the first syllable and the use of the letter "o" to represent a long "o" sound.