The spelling of the word "robartes" may appear peculiar at first glance, but it can be explained through IPA phonetic transcription. The rough pronunciation of the word is /ˈrɒbətɪz/, with stress on the second syllable. The unusual 's' at the end of the word is likely due to the influence of a French suffix, '-artes.' Additionally, the 'o' in the first syllable can be somewhat obscured by the following 'b' and become indistinguishable in speech. Overall, the spelling of "robartes" is consistent with the conventions of English and French word formation.