The word "checkage" is spelled with a "ch" sound at the beginning, followed by the "eh" vowel sound, then the "k" sound, and the "ij" sound, which is represented by the letters "a-g-e." In phonetic transcription, this would be written as /tʃɛkɪdʒ/. The term "checkage" refers to the fee charged for cashing a check, and its spelling may vary depending on the region or context in which it is used.