The spelling of "kia quen" may seem confusing, but it can be explained using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). The "k" is pronounced as /k/, the "i" as /i/, the "a" as /ɑ/, and the "u" as /w/. The combination "qu" is pronounced as /kw/, and the final "en" is pronounced as /ɛn/. Therefore, the correct IPA transcription for "kia quen" is /kɪɑkwɛn/. Understanding phonetic transcriptions can help improve spelling accuracy and communication in language learning.