The spelling of the word "Sholtis" can be explained using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) transcription. It is pronounced as ʃoʊltɪs, with emphasis on the first syllable. The initial sound 'sh' is represented by the IPA symbol ʃ, followed by the diphthong 'oʊ' which is represented by its own symbol. The 'l' sound is represented by the letter 'l', followed by the short 'i' sound as in 'sit', represented by ɪ. Finally, the 's' sound at the end is represented by the letter 's'.