The spelling of the word "ADLY" may seem unusual, but it is actually phonetically accurate. The pronunciation of the word is /ˈædli/, with the stress on the first syllable. The "A" represents the short "a" sound, while the "D" and "L" make the consonant sounds. The "Y" acts as a vowel and represents the "ee" sound, making the second syllable pronounced as "lee." This unique spelling may take some getting used to, but it accurately represents the word's phonetics.