The spelling of the word "Kentin" can be explained using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) phonetic transcription. The word is pronounced as /ˈkɛntɪn/. The initial sound is represented by the IPA symbol /k/, followed by the vowel sound represented by /ɛ/. The consonant sound /n/ is then pronounced, followed by the short vowel sound represented by /ɪ/, and the final consonant sound /n/. This phonetic transcription shows that the spelling of the word "Kentin" accurately represents its pronunciation.