The spelling of the word "Chappelin" may seem confusing at first glance, but it can be easily explained using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) transcription. The correct pronunciation of this word is /ʃæplɪn/, with the "ch" sound represented by the letter combination "sh" and the second syllable ending in "in" instead of "en". This phonetic transcription helps to clarify the spelling and ensure proper pronunciation of the word "Chappelin".