The word "Scoliop" is spelled with a combination of sounds that can be difficult to decipher without the help of phonetic transcription. Using IPA symbols, the word can be broken down into "skɒliəp". The "sk" sound at the beginning is followed by a short "o" sound, then an "l" and "i" sound that blend together. The final three sounds are "əp", which resemble a faint "uh" sound followed by a "p". Understanding the phonetic transcription helps to properly spell and pronounce this unique term.
See Scallop.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.