The spelling of the word "Flannchad" can be confusing to those unfamiliar with the Irish language. In IPA phonetic transcription, it is pronounced as "flaˈxəd̪ˠ". The "fla" sound is pronounced like "flaw", the "n" sound is like in "nut", and the "chad" sound is pronounced as "khud". The "x" sound is a guttural sound similar to the German "ch" in "Bach". The spelling of Irish words can be complex, but understanding their pronunciation through IPA can help make it easier to read and speak.