The spelling of the word "Nyada" can be confusing due to the use of an unusual combination of letters. In IPA phonetic transcription, "Nyada" is spelled as /njaːda/. This means that the "N" in the word is followed by a palatal consonant "y" representing the "j" sound. The "a" in "Nyada" is pronounced as a long vowel "a" sound as in "father". For those unfamiliar with the word, it may be helpful to sound it out using the IPA transcription to ensure proper pronunciation.