The spelling of the word "khanlu" can be explained with IPA phonetic transcription. The first syllable "khan" is pronounced as /kʰæn/, with a voiceless velar fricative and a nasal vowel. The second syllable "lu" is pronounced as /lu/, with an unrounded close back vowel. Together, they form the word "khanlu" /kʰæn.lu/. The spelling of this word may vary depending on the language it is used in or the transliteration system being used, but the phonetic transcription remains consistent.