The word "Wardlea" is spelled using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as /wɔːdli/. The "w" at the beginning of the word represents the voiced labio-velar approximant. The "o" and "a" in the middle of the word are pronounced as a diphthong, represented by /ɔː/. The final syllable, "-lea", is pronounced with the voiced alveolar lateral approximant represented by /li/. Although the spelling may appear unusual, the IPA transcription provides a clear and concise representation of the pronunciation of this word.