The spelling of the name "Yochana" may seem tricky at first glance, but it can be broken down phonetically using IPA transcription. The initial "Y" sound is represented by the letter /j/ in IPA. The vowel sound in the first syllable is "o," which is transcribed as /ɑ/ or /ɔ/. The second syllable begins with the fricative sound /x/, which can be described as a throaty "h" sound. The final syllable ends with the vowel sound "a," transcribed as /ə/ or /æ/. Together, these sounds compose the unique spelling of "Yochana."