The spelling of the word "lafountain" may seem unusual at first glance, but it is actually phonetically accurate. When broken down into its individual sounds, the word can be transcribed as /ləˈfaʊn.tɪn/. The "l" sound is followed by a schwa sound, then "fau" as in "foul," an "n" sound, and finally "tain" as in "contain." The word refers to a fountain and is derived from the French "la fontaine." Despite its tricky spelling, "lafountain" is a legitimate variant of the word.