How Do You Spell ALEXAN?
Pronunciation: [ˌalɪɡzˈan] (IPA) 
The spelling of "Alexan" is relatively straightforward once its pronunciation is understood. In the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), it is transcribed as /əˈlɛksən/. The first syllable is pronounced with a schwa sound, which is a neutral vowel sound like in the word "about." The second syllable is pronounced with a long "e" as in "meet," and the final syllable is pronounced with an "s" sound followed by a neutral vowel sound. With this pronunciation in mind, the spelling of "Alexan" is easily discernible.
