The spelling of the word "Quartene" can seem confusing at first glance. However, when broken down using IPA phonetic transcription, it becomes clear. The word is pronounced /kwɔr'tiːn/. The "qu" at the beginning is pronounced as a hard "kw" sound, followed by a long "a" sound. The "r" is pronounced with a slight roll, followed by a short "t" sound and a long "ee" sound. The final "n" is pronounced as a simple "n" sound. With this knowledge, spelling "quartene" correctly should be a breeze.