The spelling of the word "ettkin" seems confusing at first glance. However, the IPA phonetic transcription helps to clarify its pronunciation. The word is spelled with a double T, indicating the strong emphasis on this sound. The "k" sound is pronounced with aspiration, which is represented by the superscript "h" symbol in the IPA transcription. The stress is placed on the first syllable, where the "e" is pronounced with a short vowel sound. Overall, the spelling of "ettkin" follows the rules of phonetic pronunciation.