The spelling of the word "illana" is rather straight forward when one understands its IPA phonetic transcription. "Illana" is pronounced as /iːlænə/, with the emphasis on the first syllable "ill". The double "l" in the word represents the long "ee" sound, while the single "n" represents the "n" sound. The final "a" is pronounced as "uh" or "uh-nuh". With this understanding of phonetics, the spelling of "illana" seems less confusing and easier to remember.