The spelling of the word "Ahner" can be explained using IPA phonetic transcription. The first sound is an open vowel, represented as /a/. The next sound is a voiceless fricative, represented as /h/. The third sound is a nasal vowel, represented as /ə̃/. The final sound is a voiced retroflex nasal, represented as /ɳ/. The combination of these sounds produces the unique spelling of "Ahner." Phonetically, the word sounds like "ah-hnuh-r."