The spelling of the word "akilov" can be a bit tricky to decipher. This is because it originates from a language that uses a different phonetic system than English. In the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), "akilov" is spelled /aˈkiːlɔv/. The first syllable is pronounced with an "a" sound, followed by a long "ee" sound. The second syllable has a short "o" sound, followed by a "v" sound at the end. With the help of IPA, speakers can pronounce words from foreign languages more accurately.