The word "pailan" is spelled as [paɪ.lən]. The IPA phonetic transcription reveals that "pailan" is composed of two syllables: "pai" and "lan." The first syllable, "pai," is pronounced with a long "a" sound (represented by /aɪ/ in IPA) and an unstressed schwa sound (/ə/). The second syllable, "lan," is pronounced with a short "a" sound (represented by /æ/ in IPA) and an unstressed syllable (/ən/). Overall, the spelling of "pailan" accurately reflects its pronunciation.