The spelling of "more gauged" may appear confusing at first glance, but it follows specific phonetic rules. The initial syllable, "more," is pronounced with the /ɔr/ diphthong, commonly found in words like "four" or "oar." The second syllable, "gauged," begins with the voiced velar consonant /g/ and ends with the /dʒd/ sequence. This sequence is often spelled "-ged" when following a vowel sound, as in "raged" or "caged." Therefore, the spelling of "more gauged" accurately represents its pronunciation.