The spelling of the name "Sam Ewig" can be explained using the International Phonetic Alphabet. "Sam" is spelled /sæm/ using phonetic symbols, with the "a" sound represented by the symbol /æ/. "Ewig," on the other hand, is spelled /ˈeɪwɪɡ/, with the first syllable pronounced like the letter "A" (/eɪ/) followed by the vowel sound represented by /ɪ/ and the consonant /w/. Overall, the name "Sam Ewig" is spelled with a mix of short and long vowel sounds and a variety of consonants.