The spelling of the word "marchan" has a straightforward explanation once you know the IPA phonetic transcription. The word is pronounced /mɑːrtʃən/ and derives from the Spanish word "marchar," meaning "to leave" or "to go away." The spelling reflects the English pronunciation of the Spanish word, with the "a" sounds elongated and the "r" and "ch" sounds pronounced distinctly. Despite the unfamiliar appearance of the word to English speakers, its spelling accurately captures its pronunciation in both English and Spanish.