The spelling of the word "lodin" can be explained using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). The sound "l" is pronounced with the tongue touching the roof of the mouth, while the "o" sound is pronounced with a rounded lip shape. The "d" is pronounced by stopping the airflow with the tongue before releasing it. The "i" is pronounced with a high tongue position and a short duration, and finally, the "n" is pronounced by touching the tongue to the roof of the mouth and releasing the airflow through the nose.