The word "IPSA" is spelled /ˈɪpsə/ in IPA phonetic transcription. The first sound is represented by the symbol /ɪ/ which is pronounced like the "i" in the word "bit". The second sound is represented by the symbol /p/ which is pronounced similar to the "p" sound in "pat". The third sound is represented by the symbol /s/ and pronounced like the "s" in "sack". Finally, the last sound is represented by the symbol /ə/ which is a schwa sound, like the "a" in "sofa". So, "IPSA" is pronounced as "ip-suh" with the emphasis on the first syllable.