The spelling of the word "gabian" might be confusing for some. The pronunciation is /ˈɡeɪ.bi.ən/, with a stressed syllable on "gey" and a secondary stress on "bi". The two vowels, "a" and "i" in the middle of the word, are pronounced as a diphthong /eɪ/. The last syllable "-an" ends with the sound of the letter "n" /n/. Though not a commonly used word, understanding the correct spelling and pronunciation of "gabian" can aid communication in fields like geology, where the term refers to a coastal bird colony.