The spelling of the word "Shalana" can be explained using IPA phonetic transcription as /ʃəˈlɑːnə/. This word is a female given name and has roots in African and Arabic cultures. The "sh" sound is represented by the IPA symbol /ʃ/, the "a" sound is represented by /ɑː/, and the "l" sound is represented by /l/. The final syllable "ana" is represented by /ˈɑːnə/. When pronounced correctly, the stress is on the second syllable, "la".