The spelling of the word "marsan" can be confusing when sounding out the pronunciation. In IPA phonetic transcription, the word is pronounced as /mɑːsɑːn/, with emphasis on the first syllable. The long "a" sound is represented by the double "a," while the "s" consonant is repeated twice. The final "n" represents the nasal sound. While the spelling may be difficult to interpret, the IPA phonetic transcription clearly represents the proper pronunciation of "marsan."