The spelling of the word "jeremain" can be confusing due to its unusual pronunciation. In IPA phonetic transcription, it is spelled as /dʒɛrɪmeɪn/. This means that the first syllable is pronounced with the "j" sound (/dʒ/) and the vowel sound is "eh" (/ɛ/). The second syllable has an "i" sound (/ɪ/) and the vowel in the third syllable is "ay" (/eɪ/). So, despite its tricky spelling, understanding the phonetics of "jeremain" can help in correctly sounding out the word.