The spelling of the word "megret" may appear confusing at first glance; however, it follows the rules of English phonetics. The proper pronunciation of this word is /məˈɡrɛt/. The first syllable is unstressed and pronounced with a schwa sound /ə/, followed by the stressed syllable pronounced with a short e sound /ɛ/. The final consonant is a voiceless dental fricative /t/. Though it may seem unusual, the spelling of "megret" matches its pronunciation to a tee.