The word "calnan" is spelled phonetically as /kælnən/. The first syllable, "cal," is pronounced the same as the word "call," with an "a" sound represented by the symbol /æ/. The second syllable, "nan," is pronounced with a short "u" sound represented by /ə/, followed by the sound of the letter "n" represented by /n/. The spelling of this word may be confusing for those who have never encountered it before, but phonetic transcription can help clarify its pronunciation.