The correct spelling of the phrase "are the family" uses the IPA transcription /ɑːr ðə ˈfæm.ə.li/. The first sound, 'ɑːr', represents the long "a" sound, followed by the phoneme 'ð' which represents the voiced "th" sound, and 'ə', the schwa sound. The next word, 'family', is spelled phonetically, with the stress on the second syllable. The correct spelling, based on these sounds, is important for clear communication and understanding in both written and spoken language.