The spelling of the word "stands shoes" may seem strange, but it is actually quite straightforward when broken down phonetically using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). The word starts with the consonant cluster /st/, followed by the vowel sound /æ/ as in "cat", then the nasal consonant /n/ and the voiced consonant /d/. Finally, the word ends with the vowel sound /u:/ as in "moon", making the complete transcription /stændz ʃu:z/. Despite its unusual appearance, the spelling of "stands shoes" reflects the specific sounds used in pronunciation.