The spelling of the word "nailrod" follows English phonetic rules. The word is divided into two syllables, "nail" and "rod," with the stress falling on the first syllable. Using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), the pronunciation of "nail" would be /neɪl/ and the pronunciation of "rod" would be /rɒd/. When combined, the two syllables form the word "nailrod" pronounced as /neɪl-rɒd/. The word refers to a metal shaft used in construction or carpentry for fastening nails or screws.