The word "COTARDAS" is spelled as /kəʊˈtɑːdəz/ according to the International Phonetic Alphabet. This word consists of two syllables: "co" and "tardas". The first syllable, "co", is pronounced with the vowel sound "o" as in "go". The second syllable, "tardas", has the "t" and "d" sounds together, pronounced like "t" with a little "d" sound right after it. The word "COTARDAS" refers to a special kind of Portuguese fishing boat, and it is important to spell it correctly to convey the intended meaning.