The spelling of the word "vallier" can be confusing because of its unusual pronunciation. The correct way to spell this word is "valier" and its IPA phonetic transcription is /ˈvæliər/. The first syllable is pronounced with an open-mid front unrounded vowel /æ/, followed by a voiced alveolar lateral approximant /l/. The second syllable consists of an open front unrounded vowel /i/ and a schwa sound /ə/. Understanding the phonetic transcription can help ensure the proper spelling of the word is used in written communication.