The spelling of the word "fraud are" can be confusing for some people. The correct pronunciation is [frɔd ɑr]. The first syllable is pronounced with the "aw" sound, similar to the word "raw". The second word is pronounced with the "ah" sound, like in the word "car". The spelling of this phrase reflects the correct pronunciation, with "fraud" being spelled as it sounds and "are" being spelled phonetically as "ar". It is important to use the correct spelling and pronunciation of words to avoid confusion and miscommunication.