The spelling of the word "Simmina" can be explained through the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) phonetic transcription. The word is pronounced as /sɪˈmɪnə/, with the first syllable containing a short "i" sound, the second syllable containing the schwa sound, and the final syllable containing a short "i" sound followed by the "n" consonant sound. The letter "m" in the second syllable may confuse some, as it is usually followed by the "m" consonant sound, but in this case, it is pronounced as a part of the schwa sound.