How Do You Spell CARPET APES?
Pronunciation: [kˈɑːpɪt ˈe͡ɪps] (IPA) 
The spelling of "carpet apes" seems straightforward, but the pronunciation of the word is not immediately obvious. The IPA phonetic transcription of "carpet apes" is /ˈkɑrpɪt ˌeɪps/. This means that the first syllable is pronounced with the "ar" sound and the second syllable has a short "i" sound. The second word is pronounced with a long "a" sound and the final syllable has a short "e" sound. So, while the spelling may seem easy, the phonetic pronunciation requires some attention.
