How Do You Spell JAKAN?
Pronunciation: [d͡ʒˈakən] (IPA) 
The spelling of the word "Jakan" may seem confusing at first glance. However, the IPA phonetic transcription can shed some light on its spelling. The first syllable is pronounced like "yah" with a short "a" sound, while the second syllable is pronounced like "kan" with a short "a" sound as well. The "j" in "Jakan" is pronounced like the "y" in "yes" due to the influence of the Indonesian language, from which this word is derived.
