The spelling of the word "quirion" might seem strange to some, but it is actually quite phonetic. The pronunciation is /kwɪ'rɪən/, with the emphasis on the second syllable. The "qu" at the beginning represents the /kw/ sound, and the "i" makes the short /ɪ/ sound. The "r" in the middle is pronounced, and the "-ion" at the end is a common ending found in many English words. So, overall, the spelling of "quirion" follows typical English phonetic rules.