The spelling of the word "eastern ground snake" can be explained using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) phonetic transcription. The word is spelled /ˈistərn ɡraʊnd sneɪk/ in IPA, with the stress on the first syllable. The "ea" in "eastern" is pronounced like the "ee" in "see," while the "ou" in "ground" is pronounced like the "ow" in "cow." The "a" in "snake" is pronounced like the "ay" in "say." Overall, this spelling accurately represents the sounds in the word "eastern ground snake."