The spelling of the word "dejun" may appear strange to English speakers, but it is a phonetic rendering of the French word "déjeuner," which means breakfast. In IPA phonetic transcription, the word is spelled /de.(ʒ)ə.ne/ to accurately represent the sounds of the French language. The "j" sound is pronounced like the "s" in "pleasure," and the "ə" represents the schwa sound. While the spelling may be unfamiliar, understanding the phonetic transcription can help with proper pronunciation.