EFTERS is a Swedish word spelled phonetically as "efters" /'ɛf.tɛʂ/. In IPA transcription, 'e' and 'a' make the sound /ɛ/ as in 'red', 'f' and 'v' represent the sound /f/. 't', 'r' and 's' produce the sounds /t/, /ʂ/ and /s/ respectively. The addition of '-er' forms a comparative, making 'efters' translate to 'after' in English. It's essential to practice correct spelling since misspelling a word can cause confusion and miscommunication.