The spelling of the word "Villanel" can be explained using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). The first syllable "vil" is pronounced as /vɪl/, with a short vowel "i" and a clear "l" sound. The second syllable "lan" is pronounced as /læn/, with a soft "a" sound followed by a clear "n" sound. The stress is on the first syllable, making it "VIL-anel". The word "villanel" refers to a poetic form that consists of nineteen lines and a specific rhyme scheme.