The word "topete" is spelled with five letters, T-o-p-e-t-e, and is pronounced /to'pete/ in IPA phonetic transcription. This word originates from Spanish, where it means a tuft of hair or a forelock. The word is also used in English to describe a hairstyle that involves a tuft of hair at the front of the head. The pronunciation of this word emphasizes the stressed syllable "to," followed by a short "pe" sound and ending with a very soft "tay" sound.