The spelling of the word "CLADS" is straightforward, as it is pronounced exactly as it looks. The IPA phonetic transcription for this word is /klædz/. The "C" is pronounced as a hard "K" sound, followed by the "L" sound. Then, we have the "A" sound as in "cat". The "D" sound is pronounced at the end, followed by an "S" sound. This six-letter word can be used as a verb or a noun, referring to clothing or ornamentation.