The spelling of the word "entz" may seem unusual at first glance, but it can be understood through its phonetic transcription /ɛnts/. The "e" represents the short "eh" sound, while the "n" and "t" represent their respective consonants. The final "z" is pronounced as a voiced "s" sound. This spelling is likely derived from the Yiddish word "ents" meaning "duck", and has been adopted in some English-speaking communities. Despite its unique spelling, "entz" follows the typical English phonetic rules.