The spelling of the word "quarles" can be explained using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) transcription. The first syllable is pronounced "kwɔː," with a "kw" sound followed by a long "o" sound. The second syllable is pronounced "lz" with a silent "e" and a "z" sound. The combination of the "a" and "r" sounds in this word can be tricky, but the phonetic transcription helps to break it down. "Quarles" is a surname, and can also be spelled "Quarls" or "Quarlles."