The spelling of the word "Ahlers" is straightforward, one letter after another. However, when it comes to understanding the pronunciation of this surname, the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) comes into play. The correct phonetic transcription of Ahlers is /ˈɑːlərz/ or "arl-ers." The 'ah' sound is represented by the phonetic symbol /ɑː/, which is pronounced with an open vowel made by lowering the tongue and parting the lips. The 'l' sound is brief, and the 'ers' sound is represented by /ərz/ which sounds like "erz."