The spelling of "Gougeshell" can be explained using the International Phonetic Alphabet transcription. The initial sound is "g" as in "go" followed by "ou" as the diphthong in "loud". The "g" sound is soft, followed by "e" as in "bed" and "sh" as in "shoe". Finally, the word ends with "ell" pronounced as "el" in "tell". The phonetic transcription for "Gougeshell" is /ˈɡaʊdʒʃɛl/. This word refers to a type of shell game used to deceive people with dishonest means.