How Do You Spell MELLS?
Pronunciation: [mˈɛlz] (IPA) 
The word "mells" is a verb that means "to become calm or tranquil". Despite its seemingly simple meaning, the spelling of "mells" is unusual as it deviates from typical English phonetics. Using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), we can understand that the first syllable of "mells" is pronounced with an open-mid back unrounded vowel (ɛ), followed by a voiceless alveolar fricative (s). The second syllable is pronounced with a close back rounded vowel (u) and a voiced alveolar lateral approximant (l). The spelling of "mells" is an example of how English pronunciation and spelling can be inconsistent.
