The spelling of the word "carithers" may seem challenging at first glance, but with the help of IPA phonetic transcription, it becomes more manageable. In IPA, this word is spelled /ˈkærɪðərz/, which breaks down each individual sound. The initial "c" is pronounced as /k/, followed by the vowel sound /ær/ and the consonant blend /ðərz/. While the spelling may not be intuitive, knowing the IPA transcription makes it easier to accurately pronounce and spell "carithers."