The spelling of the word "Harberous" may seem confusing at first, but it can be explained using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). The IPA symbol /h/ represents the initial sound, followed by the long /a:/ sound represented by the symbol /ɑ:/. The letter "r" is then pronounced with a slight roll or tap, represented by the symbol /r/. The next syllable is pronounced with the short /ə/ sound symbolized by /ə/, and the final syllable has the long /u:/ sound represented by /u:/. Overall, the pronunciation is "HAHR-buh-roos".