The spelling of the word "Arpine" may seem peculiar to some, but it can actually be explained using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). The word is typically pronounced as /ɑːrˈpiːn/, with the stress falling on the second syllable. The "ar" sound is represented by the IPA symbol /ɑː/, while the "p" and "n" sounds are straightforward. The "i" sound is represented by the IPA symbol /iː/, making the word sound like "ar-peen" when pronounced correctly.