The word "Tarafern" is spelled with the IPA phonetic transcription of təˈɹæfəɹn. This word is a combination of two words "Tarawera" and "fern". Tarawera is a volcanic caldera situated in the North Island of New Zealand, whereas fern relates to a specific type of plant. The combined word, Tarafern, refers to ferns growing in the Tarawera region. The spelling of Tarafern might be confusing to some people, but it is essential to maintain its originality while preserving its meaning.