The spelling of the word "AREE" may seem unusual at first glance, but it can be easily explained using IPA phonetic transcription. The word is pronounced /əˈri/, with the first syllable stressed and the second syllable ending in the same sound as "wee." The two E's in the spelling represent the schwa sound in the first syllable and the long E sound in the second syllable. While this spelling may not be common, it accurately reflects the word's pronunciation.