The spelling of the name "Rayana" can be confusing due to the variety of sounds that can be associated with each letter. To break it down using IPA phonetic transcription, the first syllable is pronounced "reɪ," with a long "a" sound followed by a distinct "y" sound. The second syllable, "ahn-uh," is pronounced with a short "a" sound followed by the "n" and "uh" sounds. Altogether, "Rayana" is pronounced "reɪ-ahn-uh," and should be spelled phonetically with the appropriate IPA symbols.