The spelling of the word "Figgnat" may seem unusual to some. However, it can be explained using IPA phonetic transcription. The first syllable "Fig" is pronounced as [fɪɡ], with the "i" sounding like "ih" and the "g" sounding like "j". The second syllable "gnat" is pronounced as [næt], with the "a" sounding like "a" in "cat". Together, the phonetic transcription is [fɪɡnæt]. Though unconventional, the spelling of "Figgnat" can be easily understood through phonetics.