The word BETAIFN can be spelled using the IPA phonetic transcription as [bɛtəɪfən]. The first syllable is pronounced with a short "e" sound, followed by a "t" sound and a long "i" sound. The second syllable is pronounced with a schwa sound, followed by an "f" sound and a short "ə" sound. The final syllable is pronounced with an "n" sound. This scientific term refers to a type of protein called Beta Interferon, which plays a role in the immune system's response to viral infections.