The spelling of the word "figg" may seem unusual, but it can be explained using IPA phonetic transcription. The word is pronounced as /fɪɡ/ which indicates that it has a short "i" sound and a hard "g" sound. The double "g" is used to signify a hard "g" instead of the soft "g" sound in words like "jealous" or "gem". While "figg" may not be a commonly used word, its unique spelling can be attributed to its Middle English origins.