The spelling of the word "harkleroad" might seem confusing at first glance, but it can actually be broken down phonetically as follows: /ˈhɑrklrəʊd/. The initial "hark" sound is followed by a short "l" sound and then the "road" sound. The "a" in the first syllable is pronounced as a short "a," as in "cat," while the "o" in the final syllable is pronounced as a long "o," as in "road" or "toad." Despite its unusual spelling, "harkleroad" can be easily sounded out with these phonetic guidelines.