The spelling of the word "dairan" can be confusing due to its pronunciation. The correct IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for this word is /dɛrən/. The first syllable has the "eh" sound like in "bed" followed by the "r" sound. The second syllable has the schwa sound "uh" and then the "n" sound. Understanding phonetics can help improve spelling as it provides a way to break down the sounds and match them to the correct letters.