Stigmal is a rare word that has caused confusion over its spelling. The correct spelling is s-t-i-g-m-a-l. The IPA phonetic transcription for this word is /ˈstɪɡməl/, which means there is a short i sound followed by a hard g sound and then a neutral vowel. The confusing part is that some people have mistakenly spelled it as stigmal with an e in the second syllable, but this is incorrect. The correct spelling of stigmal is crucial for clear communication and avoiding misunderstandings.