The word "NETEN" is spelled with the IPA phonetic transcription /nɛtən/. The first syllable is pronounced with the open-mid front unrounded vowel /ɛ/ and the second syllable with the schwa sound /ə/. The consonant cluster "tn" in the middle is pronounced lightly with the tip of the tongue touching the back of the teeth. The spelling of "NETEN" reflects the pronunciation of the word as it is commonly pronounced in English.