The word "Saffan" is spelled with two syllables: /sæ/ and /fən/. The first syllable is pronounced with the short "a" sound, like in "cat", and the second syllable is pronounced with the "uh" sound, like in "fun". The spelling of "Saffan" does not follow any common spelling conventions in English, but it may have origins in a different language or be a unique creation. Accurate phonetic transcription, such as IPA, is helpful for understanding and communicating correct pronunciation of unfamiliar words.