The spelling of the word "TMEHA" may seem unusual, but it is based on the IPA phonetic transcription of the sound /t͡ʃ/ (represented by "TM"), followed by a schwa sound /ə/ (represented by "E"), and finally the aspirated voiceless glottal fricative /h/ (represented by "HA"). The schwa sound is often written as an unstressed "uh" sound and occurs frequently in English pronunciation. Although unfamiliar, the spelling of "TMEHA" accurately represents its pronunciation according to the IPA.