The spelling of the word "ciardi" can be explained using the IPA phonetic transcription system. The word is pronounced /ˈtʃɑːrdi/ with four syllables. The first syllable is pronounced /tʃɑː/ with the "ch" sound like in "church", followed by the second syllable pronounced /r/ with the "r" sound. The third syllable is pronounced /di/ with the "d" sound followed by the "ee" sound like in "seed". The final syllable is pronounced with a silent "e". Overall, "ciardi" is spelled as it is pronounced, following the regular English pronunciation rules.