The spelling of the word "makindo" may seem tricky at first, but it can be easily understood through phonetic transcription. The word is pronounced as /məˈkɪndəʊ/, with the stress on the second syllable. The "a" in the first and third syllables is pronounced as a schwa, while the "i" in the second syllable is pronounced as a short "i" sound. The "o" in the final syllable has a long "o" sound. With this understanding, spelling the word "makindo" should be a breeze.