The spelling of the word "thanlami" can be a bit confusing. It is pronounced as /ˈθæn.lʌ.mi/ in IPA phonetic transcription. The "th" sound at the beginning is pronounced as the voiceless dental fricative. The "a" in the first syllable is pronounced as the short "a" sound, while the "a" in the second syllable is pronounced as the schwa sound. The "l" and "m" sounds are pronounced with their usual English sounds. The spelling of this word reflects its origin in a specific language or dialect.