The word "aikens" is correctly spelled with an "en" at the end. The IPA phonetic transcription for this word is /ˈeɪkənz/, which indicates the vowel sound "ay" followed by the consonant sounds "k" and "n" with a schwa sound at the end. Despite some confusion over the correct spelling of "aikens", it is important to always double-check for accuracy to ensure proper communication in written and spoken language.