The spelling of the word "Eliphal" is quite unique and may be confusing to some. However, it can be deciphered by using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) transcription. The word is pronounced as /ˈɛlɪfæl/ which can be broken down into its individual sounds: the "E" is pronounced like "eh", followed by a short "i" sound, "l", "ih", "f", "æ" as in "cat", and "l" again. Knowing the IPA transcription helps in understanding the correct spelling and pronunciation of Eliphal.