Ziddim is a biblical word that refers to "the people of Zidon," an ancient city in modern-day Lebanon. The spelling of this word can be explained through its International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) transcription: /ˈzɪdɪm/. The first syllable starts with the voiced fricative /z/ sound, followed by the short vowel /ɪ/ and the voiced dental stop /d/. The second syllable is pronounced with the short vowel /ɪ/ and the voiceless bilabial stop /m/. This transcription accurately reflects the pronunciation of ziddim for English speakers.