The spelling of the word "mengel" can be a bit confusing at first glance. However, with the help of IPA phonetic transcription, it becomes easier to understand. The first sound is the "m" sound, followed by a short "e" sound, represented in IPA as /ɛ/. Then, we have the "ng" sound, represented as /ŋ/. Finally, we have the "el" sound, represented as /ɛl/. Therefore, the correct spelling is "mengel," pronounced as /ˈmɛŋ.ɛl/. With this knowledge, you can confidently spell and pronounce this word correctly.