The spelling of the word "Chessom" may seem confusing, but it can be explained using International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) transcription. The word is pronounced /ˈtʃɛsəm/ with the stress on the first syllable. The "ch" sound is a voiceless palato-alveolar affricate, like the "ch" in "church". The second syllable is pronounced with a short "e" sound, similar to the "e" in "let". The last two letters, "-som", are pronounced like the word "some". When written out phonetically, "Chessom" becomes easier to understand and spell correctly.