The spelling of the word "delajoux" can be explained through its International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) transcription: /dɛ.la.ʒu/. The first two syllables are pronounced with a short "e" sound, while the "a" in the third syllable is pronounced with a long "a" sound. The final syllable is pronounced with a "zh" sound, similar to the "s" in "measure". In general, the spelling of words can be inconsistent with their pronunciation, but understanding the IPA transcription can help in correctly pronouncing unfamiliar words.