The word "Bohannan" can be spelled in different ways due to variations in pronunciation. In IPA phonetic transcription, it is pronounced as /boʊˈhænən/. The first syllable is pronounced as "bo" followed by a long "o" sound, and the second syllable is pronounced as "han" with stress on the first syllable. The last syllable is pronounced as "ən" with a schwa sound. The double "n" in the spelling reflects the emphasis on the last syllable's nasal sound. Overall, the word's spelling reflects its pronunciation and can differ based on dialect and pronunciation.