The spelling of the word "takes lam" can be explained through IPA phonetic transcription. The first syllable, "takes," is pronounced as /teɪks/, with a long "a" sound and an "s" sound at the end. The second syllable, "lam," is pronounced as /læm/, with a short "a" sound and an "m" sound at the end. Together, the word is pronounced as /teɪks læm/. "Takes lam" is a slang phrase that means to run away or escape from a situation.