The word "towerist" is spelled with the IPA phonetic transcription /ˈtaʊərɪst/. It is derived from the word "tower" and refers to someone who studies or is an expert in towers. The first syllable "tow" is pronounced with a diphthong "au" sound, while the second syllable "er" is pronounced with a schwa sound. The following syllable "ist" is pronounced with the same vowel sound as "tow". In summary, the spelling of "towerist" reflects its pronunciation with the use of phonetic symbols.