The spelling of the word "kalians" can be confusing due to the unique combination of letters used. However, it can be easily explained using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). The first syllable is pronounced as "kæl", with a short "a" sound similar to the word "cat". The second syllable is pronounced as "yanz", utilizing a diphthong with a long "a" sound followed by a short "i" sound. Therefore, the correct pronunciation of "kalians" is "KAL-yans".