The spelling of the word "Hauger" may seem unusual, but it follows the rules of English phonetics. The correct pronunciation of "Hauger" is /ˈhɔːɡər/, with the first syllable rhyming with "saw" and the final syllable sounding like "er." The sound represented by "au" in "Hauger" is a diphthong, meaning that it is a combination of two vowel sounds (/ɔː/ and /ə/). While this spelling may seem unfamiliar, it accurately reflects the pronunciation of the word.