The spelling of the word "Tappis" can be explained using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). The first sound in "Tappis" is the "t" sound, which is represented by the symbol /t/. Next, there is the "a" sound, which is represented by the symbol /æ/. The following two sounds are the "p" sound, represented by the symbol /p/, and the "i" sound, represented by the symbol /ɪ/. Finally, there is the "s" sound, represented by the symbol /s/. When put together, the IPA transcription for "Tappis" is /tæpɪs/.