The spelling of the word "roppolo" can be explained using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) transcription. The word is pronounced as /roʊˈpoʊloʊ/, with the stress on the first syllable. The "ro" sound is pronounced like the "row" in "rowboat," followed by the long "o" sound. The second part of the word, "ppolo," is pronounced with a double "p" sound, followed by the short "o" sound and then the sound "lo" as in "low." Therefore, "roppolo" is pronounced as roh-POH-loh.