The spelling of the word "arcand" may seem unusual, but it can be broken down phonetically using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). The first syllable is pronounced as /ɑːr/, with a long "a" sound followed by the "r" sound. The second syllable is pronounced as /kænd/, with the "c" being pronounced like a "k" and the vowel sound being a soft "a". When said together, the word sounds like /ɑːr.kænd/. It is important to use correct spelling and pronunciation when communicating effectively.