The spelling of the word "liebel" can be explained using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) phonetic transcription. The first syllable "lie" is pronounced /laɪ/ with the letter combination of "ie" producing the long vowel sound /aɪ/ as in the word "pie". The second syllable "bel" is pronounced /bɛl/, with the letter "e" producing a short vowel sound /ɛ/ as in the word "bell". Therefore, the correct spelling of this word would be "liebel" with the emphasis on the first syllable.