The word "pewed" is spelled with the "ew" vowel combination, which makes a unique sound not found in other English words. The IPA phonetic transcription for "pewed" is /pjuːd/, with the symbol /j/ representing the "y" sound as in "you". This word can be confusing to spell because the "ew" combination can also make the "oo" sound as in "few" or "grew". Correct spelling is important for clear communication and understanding in both spoken and written language.