How Do You Spell SPLENDIDS?
Pronunciation: [splˈɛndɪdz] (IPA) 
The spelling of the word "splendids" may seem unusual, but it is actually quite logical when broken down phonetically. In IPA transcription, it is pronounced /ˈsplɛndɪdz/. The "spl" at the beginning is pronounced like "sp" with an "l" sound following. The "en" is pronounced like "en" in "pen". The "d" sound is doubled for emphasis, and the final "s" is added for pluralization. So, while it may look strange on paper, the spelling of "splendids" makes perfect sense when considering its pronunciation.
