The correct spelling of the word "Staford" is actually "Stafford". The "r" and "o" are switched in this misspelling. The correct IPA phonetic transcription for "Stafford" would be /ˈstæfərd/. The first syllable is pronounced with a short "a" sound, followed by a pronounced "f" sound. The second syllable is pronounced with a schwa sound, and the final syllable is pronounced with a short "u" sound and a softened "d" sound. It's important to spell words accurately in order to communicate effectively.