The spelling of the word "Kharmion" may seem challenging at first, but once you understand the IPA phonetic transcription, it becomes clearer. The first syllable, "Khar," is pronounced with a guttural "k" sound and "ar" as in "car." The second syllable, "mi," is pronounced with a short "i" sound as in "it." The final syllable, "on," is pronounced with a short "o" sound as in "hot" and a nasal "n" sound. Altogether, the phonetic transcription is "ˈkɑr.mi.ɑn."