The spelling of the word "Libkin" can be explained using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). The first syllable is pronounced /lɪb/, rhyming with "rib." The second syllable is pronounced /kɪn/, rhyming with "kin." The "b" in the first syllable is pronounced like a "p" due to the following "k." This is known as a "fortis" consonant, which is pronounced with more force. Overall, the IPA transcription of "Libkin" is /ˈlɪb.kɪn/.