The spelling of the word "blendes" is quite unique as it contains various sounds that aren't typically seen in other words. The IPA phonetic transcription of "blendes" is /blɛndz/, with the "e" pronounced as a short "e" sound and the "z" being a voiced fricative sound. The pronunciation of "bl" creates a blend sound, hence the name "blendes." These types of unique spellings and sounds are what make English such a fascinating language to learn and study.