The word "APERU" is a unique spelling of the French word "aperçu," meaning "overview" or "preview." The correct pronunciation is "a-pe-rü," with the "u" being pronounced like the "u" in "rude." The IPA phonetic transcription for this word is /a.pɛ.ʁy/, with the "r" being pronounced with a French accent. The spelling of the word is a result of the French language's complex pronunciation rules, which can often lead to confusing spellings for non-native speakers.