The spelling of the word "simkins" can be explained using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) phonetic transcription. The word is composed of two syllables: "sim" and "kins". The first syllable, "sim", is pronounced /sɪm/, with the "s" sound followed by a short "i" sound and the "m" sound. The second syllable, "kins", is pronounced /kɪnz/, with the "k" sound followed by a short "i" sound and the "n" and "z" sounds. Together, the word is pronounced /ˈsɪmkɪnz/.