The spelling of the word "kunkel" can be explained using IPA phonetic transcription. The initial sound is represented by /k/ and the second sound is /ʌ/ which is similar to the "u" sound in "up". The final sound is /l/, represented by the letter "l". The spelling of the word is straightforward and follows standard English rules for phonetic representation. Some may confuse it with a similar sounding word "chunkle" which has an extra syllable and is not spelled the same.