The spelling of the word "RAAP" seems unusual, but it follows the basic rules of English phonetics. Using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), we can break it down as /ræp/. The first sound is the consonant cluster of "r" and "æ," which produces a short "a" as in "cat." The second sound is the plosive "p" sound, which gives a sharp, abrupt ending to the word. Therefore, "RAAP" is spelled appropriately according to its pronunciation.