The spelling of the word "Staril" may seem unusual, but it is actually quite phonetic. Using the IPA phonetic transcription, we can analyze each sound in the word. "Staril" is pronounced as /stɑrɪl/. The "st" at the beginning is a consonant blend representing two distinct sounds. The "a" in the second syllable is pronounced like the "a" in "father". The final syllable "il" is pronounced like "eel". So, even though it looks odd, the spelling of "Staril" accurately represents its pronunciation.