The spelling of the word "FORDAL" can be explained through its phonetic transcription in IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet). The first syllable "FOR" is pronounced as /fɔː/, with the "o" sound as in "fork". The second syllable "DAL" is pronounced as /dæl/, with the "a" sound as in "cat" and "l" pronounced as a clear, single consonant sound. Overall, "FORDAL" is spelled as it is pronounced, with emphasis on the first syllable and a clear, crisp enunciation of each sound in the word.