The spelling of the word "DAER" may seem unusual, but it actually follows the rules of English orthography. In IPA phonetic transcription, it is written as /dɛər/, which indicates that it is pronounced with the vowel sound of "eh" followed by a schwa sound, and the consonant sound of "r". This spelling is common in older English texts, and can also be found in some regional dialects. While it may seem unfamiliar to modern English speakers, it is still a valid spelling of the word "dear".