The spelling of the word "COGU" may seem unusual, but it follows the phonetic rules of the English language. The IPA phonetic transcription of "COGU" is /kɒɡu/. This represents the sounds of the consonants "k" and "g" followed by the vowels "o" and "u" respectively. The "o" contributes to the long "o" sound, while the "u" adds a short "u" sound. This combination of sounds makes "COGU" distinctive and easy to remember once its pronunciation is mastered.