The spelling of the word "JEROM" can be explained using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) transcription. The correct pronunciation of "JEROM" is /dʒɛrɒm/. The first syllable "JER-" is spelled with a "J" and a short "E" sound. The second syllable "-OM" is spelled with an "O" and a short "Ō" sound. The letter "M" is silent. The combination of sounds creates a unique word that is easy to pronounce once the IPA transcription has been mastered.