The word "IKWIAD" consists of six letters and is pronounced /ɪk.wi.əd/. The IPA phonetic transcription explains that the first syllable starts with the short "i" sound, followed by the consonant "k". The second syllable starts with the "w" sound, followed by another short "i". The third syllable starts with the schwa sound "ə" and ends with the voiced "d" sound. Overall, the spelling is in accordance with English phonetic patterns, making it easier for English speakers to read and pronounce.