The spelling of the word "laudis" may seem confusing with its silent "d," but it follows the typical pronunciation rules in Latin. In IPA phonetic transcription, it is pronounced as /ˈlaʊdɪs/. The "au" sound is pronounced as "aw" in "laud," and the "i" has a short "i" sound, as in "pin." The silent "d" is a result of the Latin spelling, where a consonant is added to connect the final consonant of the stem and the added suffix.