The spelling of the word "Romes" has caused confusion for many people. The correct spelling, according to IPA phonetic transcription, is /roʊmz/, with the final -s indicating its plural form. Many people incorrectly assume that the plural of "Rome" ends in -es, like many other English words, such as "houses" or "boxes." However, the plural of "Rome" simply adds an -s to the end, as is the case with most proper nouns.