The spelling of the word "defoor" may seem confusing, but it can be easily explained using IPA phonetic transcription. In IPA, each symbol represents a specific sound. "Defoor" can be pronounced as "diːfɔːr" - the "ee" sound represents the long "e," while the "oo" sound represents the long "o." The "r" at the end indicates a strong, rolled "r" sound. Understanding IPA can help us to accurately spell and pronounce words, even if they may seem unfamiliar at first glance.