How Do You Spell MEDLIN?
Pronunciation: [mˈɛdlɪn] (IPA) 
The word "medlin" may sound like it should be spelled with a "t" instead of a "d", but it is actually spelled with a "d" because the "l" and "d" sounds are both made at the front of the mouth, creating a smooth transition between the two sounds. The IPA phonetic transcription of "medlin" is /ˈmɛdlɪn/, with the emphasis on the first syllable. This word is not commonly used in English, but its spelling is a good example of how a word's pronunciation can affect its spelling.
