The phrase "am short of" is spelled /æm ʃɔrt ʌv/ in IPA phonetic transcription. The first sound is the short "a" sound /æ/, followed by the "m" sound /m/. The next word, "short," starts with the "sh" sound /ʃ/, followed by the vowel sound that rhymes with "court" /ɔr/. The final word, "of," starts with the "uh" sound /ʌ/ and ends with the "v" sound /v/. Overall, the correct spelling of this phrase can help clarify understanding in written communication.