The word "shikomu" is spelled in English using the IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) as [ʃiːkəʊˈmuː]. The first syllable "shi" is pronounced with a voiceless fricative "sh" sound followed by a long "ee" vowel. The second syllable "ko" has a short "o" sound, while the final syllable "mu" has a long "u" sound. The stress is on the second syllable. Overall, the spelling of "shikomu" reflects its pronunciation accurately using the symbols of the IPA.