The spelling of the word "escue" may seem unusual, but it can be phonetically explained using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). The first syllable, "es," is pronounced like the letter "S" followed by the long "E" sound. The second syllable, "cue," is pronounced like the letter "Q" followed by the long "U" sound. Therefore, the phonetic transcription of "escue" is /ɛs.kju/. While this spelling may not be commonly used, it is important to understand the phonetics behind it to properly pronounce the word.