The spelling of the word "jhabvala" can be confusing for those unfamiliar with its origins. In the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), its pronunciation can be spelled as /dʒəbˈvɑːlə/. This indicates that the first syllable is pronounced with the sound /dʒ/, which is similar to a soft "j" sound in English. The second syllable has a mid-central vowel pronounced as /ə/, while the final syllable ends with the sound /lə/. With this phonetic transcription, the spelling of "jhabvala" is clearer, making it easier to understand its pronunciation.