The spelling of the word "are clover" can be explained using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) transcription. The pronunciation of "are" is represented as /ɑː/ and the pronunciation of "clover" is represented as /ˈkləʊvə/. When combined, the phonetic transcription for "are clover" is /ɑː ˈkləʊvə/. The word "are" is a form of the verb "be" and is used to indicate the present tense second person singular, while "clover" is a type of plant often used as a forage crop for livestock.