The spelling of the word "keglings" is influenced by the pronunciation of the root word "keg". The IPA phonetic transcription for "keglings" is /ˈkeɡlɪŋz/. The first syllable "/keɡ/" is the same as the root word, and the "-lings" suffix is pronounced as "/lɪŋz/", with a voiced "l" sound followed by a voiced "ɪŋ" sound. The suffix "-lings" indicates a group of small or young things. This word is typically used to refer to small bowling pins used in the game of "nine-pin" or "kegel".