The word "tailwort" refers to a plant also known as "stonecrop." Its spelling can be explained through IPA phonetic transcription as [teɪlwɔːrt]. This can be broken down into the phonetic symbols for "t" [t], "ay" [eɪ], "l" [l], "w" [w], "o" [ɔː], "r" [r], and "t" [t]. The emphasis is placed on the "tail" syllable, with a long "o" sound in "wort." Proper spelling is important for effective communication and understanding of language.