The spelling of the word "bendixen" may seem unusual, but it follows the rules of English orthography. In IPA phonetic transcription, it is pronounced as /ˈbɛndɪksən/. The "bend-" prefix is spelled phonetically, with the "d" representing the "dx" sound. The "-ixen" suffix follows the common English spelling rule for the "-xion" suffix, replacing the "o" with an "i" before the letter "x". Despite its unique appearance, the spelling of "bendixen" is consistent with English language conventions.