The spelling of the word "Tekoma" is derived from its pronunciation. The correct IPA phonetic transcription of this word is /tɛkʊmə/. The first syllable "tek" is pronounced with a short "e" sound, while the second syllable "oma" is pronounced as "uh-muh." The combination of the two syllables produces a unique name that is not commonly used. Spelling the word correctly is important since mispronouncing it may lead to confusion or misunderstanding.