The spelling of the word "Eldrege" can be explained using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) transcription. The first syllable, "Eld", is pronounced as /ɛld/, with a short "e" sound followed by "l" and "d". The second syllable, "rege", is pronounced as /rɛdʒ/, with a short "e" sound followed by "dʒ" (like a "j" sound). Therefore, the pronunciation of "Eldrege" is /ɛld.rɛdʒ/. While the spelling may seem unusual, understanding IPA can help with accurate pronunciation.