The spelling of the word "trakh" may seem unusual to some, but it actually follows the rules of Russian phonetics. The IPA phonetic transcription of the word is /traɣ/. The "kh" sound represents a voiced velar fricative, similar to the "ch" sound in the German word "ach". The "r" is a rolled consonant, and the "t" is unaspirated. This combination of sounds is common in the Russian language and is a testament to its unique phonetic system.