Here's a breakdown:
* क्ष (kṣ): This is a consonant with a palatal sound (like the "sh" in "ship").
* आ (ā): This is a long vowel sound, similar to the "a" in "father."
* न्ति (nti): This is a common suffix in Sanskrit, indicating a noun.
Therefore, "ksanti" is spelled क्षान्ति in Sanskrit.