The spelling of the word "HOGASTER" may seem confusing, but it can be explained through the IPA phonetic transcription. The first syllable, "HO", is pronounced as /hoʊ/, with a long "o" sound. The second syllable, "GAS", is pronounced as /ɡæs/, with a short "a" sound. The final syllable, "TER", is pronounced as /tər/, with a schwa sound. Overall, the pronunciation of "HOGASTER" can be written as /hoʊɡæstər/.