John Grigg is spelled as /dʒɒn ɡrɪɡ/ in IPA phonetic transcription. The first sound, /dʒ/, represents the "j" sound, followed by the short "o" sound, /ɒ/. The second word, "Grigg," begins with a hard "g" sound, /ɡ/, followed by the short "i" sound, /ɪ/, and double "g," /ɡ/. Using IPA transcription helps to ensure proper pronunciation and accurate communication, as it provides a standard system for representing the sounds of words in any language.