The spelling of the word "QTNASBA" is confusing to many people. However, its correct pronunciation is /kwɪt ˈnæz bə/, which helps in understanding its spelling. The "Q" represents the sound of "kw", "T" is pronounced as "t", "N" as "n", "A" as "æ", "S" as "z", "B" as "b", and "A" as "ə". The phonetic transcription thus serves as a guide to spelling the word correctly.