The spelling of the word "am edge" may seem confusing at first glance. However, it can be broken down phonetically as /æm ɛdʒ/. The initial "a" sound is pronounced as in "cat", while "m" and "e" are pronounced as in "ham" and "let", respectively. The "d" and "g" make the "j" sound which is similar to the "ge" in "garage". Therefore, "am edge" is spelled phonetically to accurately represent its pronunciation.