The spelling of the word "reames" can be explained using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as /rɪms/. This word, which refers to a type of egg noodle commonly used in soups and casseroles, is often misspelled as "reams" due to their identical pronunciation. To remember the correct spelling, one can remember that the word is derived from the manufacturer who originally produced the noodles, whose name was Harry Reames. So, the correct spelling is "reames", not "reams".