The word "cichon" is often misspelled due to its unusual phonetic transcription. Its correct pronunciation is /ˈtʃɪkhɒn/, which can be broken down into individual sounds: "ch" as in "cheese", "i" as in "sit", "kh" as in "loch", and "on" as in "gone". The "kh" sound, represented by the letter combination "ch", is particularly difficult for non-native English speakers to grasp. However, with practice and familiarity with the IPA phonetic system, proper spelling of "cichon" can be achieved.