The spelling of the word "handlen" may seem unusual, but it follows the rules of English phonetics. In IPA transcription, it would be written as /ˈhændlən/. The "e" at the end is silent, leaving the vowel sound to be pronounced as "a" and the "n" and "d" form a consonant blend. Handlen is the present participle of the verb "handle," meaning to touch or manipulate. So, in everyday conversation, one might say "I am handlen this project" to express their ongoing involvement in the task.