The word "wampole" may seem confusing in terms of spelling, but its pronunciation is straightforward when using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). The IPA transcription of "wampole" is /wæmpoʊl/. This means that the word is pronounced with a short 'a' sound followed by the 'm' sound, and then a long 'o' sound, ending with an 'l' sound. Despite its unusual spelling, the IPA transcription helps clarify the pronunciation of "wampole".