The spelling of the word "Jherico" may seem unusual to some, but it can be explained through the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). The "J" sound is represented by the IPA symbol /dʒ/ while the "h" can be indicated by /h/. The combination of the letters "e" and "r" creates the sound /ɛr/. Lastly, the "i" is pronounced as /ɪ/. Therefore, the correct spelling of this word with the aforementioned sounds is "Jherico".
The word "Jericho" has its origins in the Hebrew language. In Hebrew, the city is called "Yeriho" (יְרִיחוֹ), which is derived from the Canaanite name for the city, "ruha" or "ryha". The exact meaning of the Canaanite name is not known, but it is speculated to mean "fragrant" or "moon city". Over time, the Hebrew name "Yeriho" transformed into "Iericho" in ancient Greek, and later, in English, it became "Jericho".