The spelling of the word "Christana" may lead some to think it should be pronounced with a short "i" sound, like "Kris-tan-a". However, the correct pronunciation is actually "Kris-tee-ah-na". This is because the second syllable is spelled with the letter combination "ti", which makes the "t" sound blend into the following "ee" sound. Knowing the correct IPA phonetic transcription (kristiːɑːnə) can help ensure proper pronunciation of this word.