The word "Ecninidan" can be confusing to spell for those unfamiliar with its pronunciation. The correct phonetic transcription is /ɛkˈnɪnɪdən/ which shows that the stress falls on the second syllable. The first syllable is pronounced with a short "e" sound, followed by a hard "k" and a short "i" sound. The next syllable is pronounced with a short "i" sound, followed by a nasal "n" and the vowel sound for "e". The final syllable is pronounced with a schwa sound and a soft "d" sound.