The spelling of the word "Dugue" might confuse some English-speakers due to its pronunciation. The correct phonetic transcription in IPA is djuːˈɡeɪ. The /dj/ sound represents the "j" sound heard in "jug", while the /uː/ represents the "oo" sound heard in "too". The final "ue" is pronounced as "ay", resulting in the "g-w" sound in "Dugue". This spelling is commonly used in French and Creole languages. Understanding phonetics can help learners improve their pronunciation and avoid confusion with non-intuitive spellings.