The spelling of the word "harpole" can be broken down phonetically as "hɑːpəl". The first syllable "har" is pronounced with the vowel sound "ɑː" as in "car". The second syllable "po" is pronounced with the "ə" sound, also known as the schwa sound, as in "ago". The final syllable "le" is pronounced with a slight "l" sound followed by the schwa sound. Overall, the spelling of "harpole" follows English phonetic rules, with each letter representing a specific sound in its pronunciation.