The spelling of the word "eddinger" can be confusing. It is pronounced /ˈɛdɪŋər/ and follows the English spelling rules for compound words: the first element "edd" is spelled with a double "d" because it is a short vowel sound followed by a consonant. The second element "inger" is spelled with a single "g" because it is a long vowel sound followed by a consonant. Remembering this rule can help you spell similar compound words correctly.