The spelling of the word "walise" could be confusing because it looks like it should be spelled "walice." However, the correct pronunciation of this word is /wəˈliːz/, which helps us understand why it's spelled with an "s" instead of a "c". The initial "w" sound is pronounced like an "ə" sound, while the "i" and "e" create a long "ee" sound. So despite its unusual spelling, "walise" is easy to pronounce once you know the IPA phonetic transcription.