The spelling of the word "klansperson" is based on its pronunciation, which can be broken down into phonetic symbols using the International Phonetic Alphabet. In IPA, "klansperson" is pronounced /ˈklænzpɜːrsən/, with the stress placed on the first syllable. The first syllable "klan" is pronounced with a clear "k" sound, followed by an "l" sound. The second syllable "sper" is pronounced with a long "e" sound, followed by a rolling "r" sound. The final syllable "son" is pronounced with a clear "s" sound, followed by a schwa sound.
The word "klansperson" is a compound word formed by combining "klan" with "person". "Klan" refers to the Ku Klux Klan, a white supremacist organization in the United States. The term "klansperson" is used to refer to a member of the Ku Klux Klan.