The spelling of the word "loeu" can be confusing as it does not follow the typical English language rules. However, when broken down phonetically using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), it becomes clearer. "Loeu" is pronounced as "lʌʊ", which means that the "o" is pronounced as "ʌ" and the "eu" is pronounced as "ʊ". This phonetic representation can help learners understand the pronunciation of the word and avoid confusion in the future.