The spelling of the word "finchum" is a bit tricky. It is pronounced as /ˈfɪntʃəm/, with the first syllable sounding like "fin" and the second syllable sounding like "chum." The pronunciation of the word is due to its origin from the Old English words "finc" meaning finch and "hām" meaning settlement or enclosure. This means that the word "finchum" refers to a settlement or enclosure where finches are present. The word may not be commonly used in modern English, but its spelling and pronunciation offer an interesting glimpse into the history of the language.