The spelling of the word "salmeron" can be explained using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) transcription. The first syllable, "sal," is pronounced as /sæl/, with the "a" being a short vowel sound. The second syllable, "me," is pronounced as /mi/, with the "e" being a short vowel sound. The final syllable, "ron," is pronounced as /rɑn/, with the "a" being a long vowel sound and the "o" being silent. Therefore, "salmeron" is spelled as it is pronounced: /ˈsælmɪrɑn/.