The word "UKU" can be spelled using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as "ʊku". The "ʊ" symbol represents the vowel sound that is similar to the "u" in "put". In some languages, such as Hawaiian, "uku" refers to a type of parasitic louse. However, in other contexts, "uku" may not have a specific meaning or may be used as a name for a person or place. Regardless of how it is used, the phonetic spelling of "ʊku" accurately captures the pronunciation of this word.