The spelling of the word "forest rangings" can be explained using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). The first word, "forest" is pronounced as /'fɒrɪst/ with stress on the first syllable. The second word, "rangings" is pronounced as /'reɪnɪŋz/ with the stress on the second syllable. The word "ranging" is the present participle of the verb "range" which means to extend or vary within certain limits. Therefore, "forest rangings" would refer to the various ranges or extents of a forested area.