The spelling of the word "CHFPTEB" may appear confusing at first glance, but it can actually be broken down with the help of phonetic transcription using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). The word consists of a series of consonants, with the first four being voiceless fricatives /ʃ/, /ʧ/, /f/, and /p/. The fifth and sixth letters are voiceless stops /t/ and /p/ respectively, followed by a voiced fricative /v/. The final letter is another voiceless stop /t/. While unusual, the spelling of "CHFPTEB" can be deciphered using phonetic transcription.