The spelling of the word "AII" can be confusing to those unfamiliar with IPA phonetic transcription. The word is pronounced as /eɪaɪ/ and consists of two syllables. The first syllable is pronounced as the long "a" sound or /eɪ/, whereas the second syllable is pronounced as the long "i" sound or /aɪ/. This combination of vowel sounds may seem unusual, but it is commonly used in English. It's important to understand IPA transcription to accurately depict the sounds of words and communicate them effectively.