The spelling of the word "mayn l" may at first seem confusing due to the use of uncommon phonetic characters. However, the IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription can help clarify the spelling. "Mayn l" is actually "mainly" spelled phonetically. The "ai" combination represents the long "a" sound, while the "n" and "ly" are standard in the spelling of "mainly." Using IPA can help non-native speakers or those unfamiliar with colloquial spellings decipher the intended word.