The spelling of the word "kiyan" follows the rules of English phonetics. Using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), "kiyan" would be transcribed as /ki.jən/. The "k" sound is followed by the "i" sound, which is represented by the IPA symbol /i/. The "y" sound is represented by the symbol /j/, and the final sound is represented by the symbol /ən/. This spelling accurately reflects the pronunciation of the word and allows for clear communication between speakers and writers.