The spelling of the word "Aihole" might appear confusing at first glance, but it's actually quite straightforward. Aihole is a town located in the southern state of Karnataka, India. The pronunciation of Aihole is [ˈaɪhoʊl], with stress on the first syllable. The spelling is derived from the original Sanskrit name "Ayyavoḷe", which means "the village of Arya". The unique combination of letters "iho" may look unfamiliar to English speakers, but it accurately represents the sound in the original Indian language.