The spelling of Genshian may appear confusing at first glance, but it follows a straightforward phonetic transcription. According to the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), Genshian is pronounced /dʒɛnʃiən/, with a soft "g" sound at the beginning, followed by the "e" sound as in "bet," then the "n" and "sh" sounds, and ending with the "i" sound as in "sit" and the schwa sound of "uh." This phonetic transcription can help clarify the proper accentuation and pronunciation of Genshian.