The spelling of the word "art lazy" might seem confusing at first glance, as it does not follow standard English spelling rules. However, the pronunciation of the word can be explained using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). "Art lazy" is pronounced as /ɑrt ˈleɪzi/, with the first syllable rhyming with "cart" and the second syllable pronounced like "lazy." The spelling of the word is not phonetic, as the "a" in "art" is pronounced as /ɑ/, instead of the expected /æ/.