Martand is a Kashmiri word pronounced as /mɑrtʌnd/. It refers to the ancient sun temple located in the town of Anantnag in Jammu and Kashmir, India. The word is spelled exactly as it sounds, with each letter representing a different sound. The "m" at the beginning is pronounced as in "mother," followed by the "a" sound as in "cat." The "r" and "t" sounds are pronounced sharply, and the word ends with a quick "uh" and "nd" sound.