The word "kinkle", which means a twist, kink or curl, has been a subject of confusion regarding its spelling. However, the correct spelling is /ˈkɪŋkəl/. The first syllable has a short "i" sound represented by the symbol /ɪ/, followed by the nasal consonant /ŋ/ and a weak vowel /ə/. The second syllable has a clear "k" sound represented by /k/ and a weak vowel /ə/. Understanding the IPA phonetic transcription can aid in proper spelling and pronunciation of words like "kinkle."