Ferlingus is not a commonly used word and its spelling may lead to confusion. However, according to the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), the correct spelling of this word would be /fɛrˈlɪŋɡəs/. This phonetic transcription breaks down the word into its individual sounds. The first sound is "f" followed by "ɛr" for the "er" sound. Then comes "l" followed by "ɪŋ" for the "ing" sound, and ending with "gəs" for the "gus" sound. With the IPA transcription, the pronunciation of Ferlingus becomes clearer.