The word "plained" could potentially be spelled as "played" or "plained" depending on context. In its most common usage, "plained" is a past tense form of the verb "plain," meaning to express one's dissatisfaction or make a complaint. It is pronounced as /pleɪnd/ in IPA phonetic transcription. However, if used in the context of physical geography, "plained" could refer to flat or level land and would be pronounced as /pleɪnd/. Therefore, context is crucial in correctly spelling and pronouncing this word.