The Irish name Alastriona is not as complicated to spell as it may seem at first glance. The correct spelling of this name is pronounced ah-las-TREE-nuh. Here’s how to break it down using IPA phonetic transcription: [əˌlæsˈtriːnə]. The first syllable [ə] is short and unstressed, followed by a stressed [læs] sound in the second syllable. The third and fourth syllables [ˈtriːnə] are also stressed and pronounced with a long "i" sound. With a little practice, spelling Alastriona won’t seem like such a daunting task.