The spelling of the word "Southern" is often confused with "Southren". The correct spelling is "Southern", with an /ərn/ sound at the end, not /ɛn/. The International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) transcription for "Southern" is /ˈsʌðərn/. This means that the stress is on the first syllable, followed by a voiced "th" sound, a schwa sound, and the /ərn/ ending. It is important to use the correct spelling to avoid confusion and ensure clear communication.