The spelling of the word "grass egg" can be confusing due to the non-standard use of the letter combination "ss". However, using IPA phonetic transcription, it becomes clearer. The first syllable is pronounced as /ɡræs/, with the "a" sound like in "cat". The second syllable is pronounced as /eɡ/, with the "e" sound like in "bet" and the "g" pronounced as in "go". "Grass egg" is not a commonly used phrase, but understanding its spelling can help with pronunciation and comprehension of other words that may have similar phonetic components.