The spelling of the phrase "am slanted" can be explained using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). "Am" is spelled as /æm/, with the "a" pronounced as in "cat" and the "m" as in "mother". "Slanted" is spelled as /ˈslæntəd/, with the primary stress on the first syllable and the "a" pronounced as in "cat". The "t" at the end is pronounced as an unreleased sound, meaning the tongue stops airflow, but does not actually release a sound.