The spelling of the word "aliraq" may seem confusing at first, but it is actually a phonetic transcription of the word "Iraq" using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). The "a" sound is represented by the symbol /æ/, while the "i" sound is written as /ɪ/. The "q" sound is represented by the symbol /k/, and the "r" sound is written as /r/. Therefore, the correct pronunciation of "aliraq" is /ælɪræk/. This spelling system is commonly used in linguistic studies and language learning materials to help learners correctly pronounce words in different languages.