The spelling of the word "fennan" may be confusing to some due to its unusual pronunciation. Using IPA phonetic transcription, we can break down the word into its individual sounds: /fɛnən/. The "f" sound is followed by the "ɛ" sound, then the "n" sound, and finally the schwa sound. This word may be tricky for non-native English speakers to pronounce as it contains the uncommon schwa sound, which is often found in unstressed syllables.