The word "Kailian" is spelled as /ˈkaɪliən/. The phonetic transcription shows that the word has two syllables, with the stress on the first syllable (/ˈkaɪ/). The letter "K" represents the voiceless velar stop sound /k/. The letter "A" is pronounced as the short vowel sound /æ/. The letter "I" represents the long vowel sound /aɪ/. The letters "L" and "N" are pronounced as the consonants /l/ and /n/. Understanding how to pronounce a word is important for effective communication.