The spelling of the name Gaelan can be explained using IPA phonetic transcription as [ɡeɪlən]. The first syllable is pronounced with the diphthong [eɪ], which has the same sound as the ‘ay’ in "stay". The second syllable is pronounced with a short ‘u’ sound, represented by the symbol [ə]. The last two letters, ‘an’, are pronounced with a schwa sound and a nasal ‘n’ sound, represented by [ən]. Overall, the spelling of Gaelan reflects the unique pronunciation of this name.