The spelling of "odle" might seem confusing at first glance, but it can be explained using IPA phonetic transcription. The word is pronounced /ˈɑːdəl/, with the stress on the first syllable. The initial "o" sound is actually a long "a" sound, and the "dle" at the end of the word is pronounced as "dəl". In short, "odle" is spelled as it is pronounced, with a focus on the phonetic sounds of the word rather than following traditional spelling rules.