The spelling of the word "quesnell" might seem confusing to some. The correct pronunciation of this word is /kwəˈnɛl/. The IPA phonetic transcription for this word helps to comprehend its spelling better. The letter "q" is followed by "u" in most English words, and in "quesnell," it makes the /kw/ sound. The next letters are "e" and "s," which make the /ɛs/ sound. Finally, the letters "n" and "ell" combine to produce the /nɛl/ sound. Thus, "quesnell" reflects the standard English pronunciation of /kwəˈnɛl/.