The spelling of the word "mandelker" can be a bit tricky to decipher at first. In IPA phonetic transcription, "mandelker" can be written as /ˈmændəlˌkər/. The first syllable "man" is pronounced with a short "a" sound, followed by a diphthong "dəl" and ending with a short "e" sound "ker". This spelling could potentially lead to mispronunciation, but with the help of phonetic transcription, it becomes easier to correctly articulate this word.