The spelling of the word "rumbaed" may seem unusual to some, but it follows standard English pronunciation rules. The IPA phonetic transcription of this word is /ˈrʌmbeɪd/. The first syllable, "rum," is pronounced with a short "u" sound, like in the word "hut." The second syllable, "baed," is pronounced with a long "a" sound, like in the word "made." When combined, these sounds create the unique spelling of "rumbaed," which is a past tense verb meaning to dance the rumba.