The word "abdomen" is often misspelled as "abdumen." This error likely arises from the way the word sounds, as "abdomen" is pronounced with a soft "o" sound, while "abdumen" sounds more natural with a hard "u" sound. The International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) transcription for "abdomen" is /ˈæb.də.mən/, with the stress on the first syllable. A correct spelling is crucial for clear communication, and using the correct IPA symbols can help clarify pronunciation for non-native speakers.