The spelling of the word "Meldan" can be explained using IPA phonetic transcription. The first letter "M" represents the bilabial nasal sound. The following "e" is pronounced as the open-mid front unrounded vowel. The "l" is an alveolar lateral approximant, while "d" is a voiced alveolar stop. Finally, the last two letters "an" are pronounced as the open-mid back unrounded vowel and the alveolar nasal sound, respectively. Together, these sounds form the distinct spelling and pronunciation of "Meldan".