The spelling of the word "Fogal" can be explained using phonetic transcription. The first sound is "f" which is pronounced as /f/. The second sound is "o" which is pronounced as /ɒ/ or /ɑː/. The third sound is "g" which is pronounced as /ɡ/. The fourth sound is "a" which is pronounced as /ə/ or /ʌ/. And the last sound is "l" which is pronounced as /l/. Therefore, the correct phonetic transcription of "Fogal" would be /ˈfɒɡəl/ or /ˈfɑːɡəl/.
The etymology of the word "Fogal" is Germanic. It originates from the Old High German term "fogal" which meant "bird". This word eventually evolved into the Middle High German term "vogel". Over time, "vogel" further transformed into the modern German word "Vogel" which still means "bird". The term "Fogal" predominantly appears as a surname or a variation of surnames related to birds, particularly in German-speaking regions.