The spelling of the word "lord tables" may seem confusing at first glance. However, understanding the IPA phonetic transcription can help clarify how the word is spelled. The pronunciation is /lɔrd ˈteɪbəlz/. The first syllable is spelled using the conventional spelling of "lord", while the second syllable is spelled with a long "a" sound followed by the secondary stress placement on the next syllable. The final syllable is spelled using the conventional spelling of "tables".