The spelling of the word "Lazrus" may seem strange at first glance, but it follows the rules of English phonetics. The pronunciation of the first syllable, "Laz," is transcribed as /læz/ in IPA, which represents the short "a" sound followed by the "z" consonant. The second syllable, "rus," is transcribed as /rʌs/, which represents the "u" sound followed by the "r" consonant and the short "o" sound. Together, these sounds create the unique spelling of "Lazrus."