The word "DLTHREODOPS" may seem like an impossible spelling challenge at first glance. However, its pronunciation can be broken down using International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) symbols. The first syllable, "DL", represents a voiceless lateral fricative, which is similar to the "L" sound but is made by blowing air over the sides of the tongue. The second syllable, "THREO", is pronounced with the "TH" as in "thing" and the "EO" as in "meow". The final syllable, "DOPS", is simply pronounced as "dops". With IPA, any word can be deciphered for proper spelling and pronunciation.