"Zalaph" is spelled with a /z/ sound at the beginning, followed by the short /a/ vowel sound, then the /l/ sound and a schwa /ə/ sound in the middle, and ending with the /f/ sound. The IPA phonetic transcription for this word is /zə'læf/. While the origin and meaning of this word are unclear, its phonetic transcription suggests that it is a disyllabic word with stress on the second syllable. Correct spelling is paramount, even for undefined words like "Zalaph."