The spelling of the word "Ephlal" may seem confusing, but it follows the basic principles of English phonetics. The word is pronounced as [ɛˈflæl], with the first syllable being pronounced as "eph" and the second syllable pronounced as "lal." The "ph" represents the /f/ sound, while the "a" in the second syllable represents the short /æ/ sound. Despite its unconventional spelling, "Ephlal" follows the rules of English pronunciation and can be pronounced correctly using its IPA phonetic transcription.