The word "VAHOMO" may seem confusing at first glance, but its spelling is actually quite straightforward when broken down using IPA phonetic transcription. The first two letters "VA" are pronounced as the consonant-vowel combination /və/, followed by the "HO" which is pronounced as /hoʊ/, indicating a diphthong. Finally, the last two letters "MO" are pronounced as /moʊ/, indicating another diphthong. When put together, the phonetic transcription of VAHOMO becomes /vəhoʊmoʊ/.