The spelling of the word "schillaci" may appear complex to some, but it can be understood using the International Phonetic Alphabet transcription. "Schillaci" is pronounced /skɪˈlɑːtʃi/ with an emphasis on the second syllable. The combination of "sci" produces a "sh" sound, while "ll" is pronounced as a double "l" in Italian, creating a longer sound. The final "aci" is pronounced as "a-chee" with a soft "c" sound. Knowing the IPA helps in correctly spelling and pronouncing words like "schillaci".