The spelling of the word "koven" is rather unique, as it deviates from the standard spelling of "coven." This particular spelling, "koven," is often used in modern witchcraft communities to differentiate their practices from those of traditional covens. In IPA phonetic transcription, the word "koven" would be spelled as /ˈkʌvən/, with the "k" sound replacing the traditional "c" sound, and the "o" sound being pronounced as a schwa.