The spelling of the word "QUANDAN" may seem confusing, but it follows the rules of English phonetics. According to the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), "QUANDAN" is pronounced /ˈkwændən/. This indicates a stressed syllable on the second vowel sound, which is the "a." The "QU" spelling represents the sound /kw/, while the "DAN" spelling represents the /dən/ sound. Therefore, "QUANDAN" is simply a combination of these sounds, and its spelling follows the phonetic pronunciation.