The spelling of the word "merab" can be explained using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) transcription. The pronunciation of "merab" is /mɛræb/. The first syllable, "mer," is pronounced with a short "e" sound and the consonant cluster "r" and "b." The second syllable, "ab," uses the vowel "a" and a voiced bilabial stop "b." Overall, the spelling of "merab" accurately reflects its phonetic transcription and pronunciation.