The spelling of the word "pegram" may seem unusual at first glance, but it is actually a phonetic representation of the pronunciation. Using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) transcription, the word is pronounced /ˈpɛɡrəm/. This means the "e" is pronounced as "eh" and the "a" is pronounced as a short "a" sound. The "g" is also pronounced with a slight "j" sound, giving the word its unique spelling. While it may not follow traditional spelling rules, the phonetic spelling accurately represents the word's pronunciation.