The spelling of the word "adakhan" can be tricky to understand just by looking at it. In IPA phonetic transcription, it is written as ə.də.khæn. The first syllable has a schwa sound (ə), followed by a short "u" sound (ə) in the second syllable. The "kh" combination represents a guttural sound, similar to the "ch" in the Scottish word "loch". The final syllable has a short "a" sound (æ) and a silent "n". By breaking down the word into its phonetic sounds, its spelling becomes easier to understand.