The spelling of the word "Pogamoggan" is peculiar and may be difficult to decipher. It is pronounced /pɒɡəˈmɒɡən/ and is a compound word of Native American origin, meaning "sled made from birch bark." The "og" in "Pogamoggan" has an "aw" sound, represented by the symbol "ɒ" in the IPA. The double "g" at the end of the word indicates a hard "g" sound, as in "go" or "good." Despite its unusual spelling, "Pogamoggan" is an important word in the cultural history of North America.