The spelling of the word "Hakanson" is relatively straightforward once you understand its pronunciation. The word is typically pronounced as "hä-kən-sən" with the emphasis on the first syllable. The first two syllables are pronounced with a short "a" sound followed by a short "uh" sound, respectively. The final syllable is pronounced with a short "uh" sound followed by an "s" sound and an "ən" sound, pronounced together. Therefore, the spelling of "Hakanson" accurately reflects its pronunciation in IPA as /hɑkənsən/.