Complex sentence: Because Kunrei-shiki is based on Japanese phonology, English speakers sometimes find it strange, particularly when dealing with some newer kana combinations such as ティーム (チーム) "team".
Split into simpler sentences: Because Kunrei-shiki is based on Japanese phonology, English speakers often find it unintuitive. Additional complications appear with newer kana combinations such as ティーム (チーム) "team".