The correct spelling for the name "Sam Peffer" is /sæm ˈpɛfər/. The first syllable, "sam," is pronounced with the short 'a' sound, followed by a voiced 'm' sound. The second syllable, "peffer," begins with a voiceless 'p' sound and contains the short 'e' and 'f' sounds, followed by an unstressed 'er' sound. The phonetic transcription helps to accurately represent the sounds of the word, which may be especially useful in situations where the spelling is unfamiliar or difficult to remember.