The word "scruggs" is spelled with a silent "g" and two "s" at the end. The IPA phonetic transcription for "scruggs" is /skrʌɡz/. The "s" sounds like a "z" at the end because it is followed by a voiced consonant. This spelling can be confusing for non-native English speakers who may pronounce the "g" sound at the end of the word. It is important to remember that the "g" is silent and the two "s" make the end of the word sound like a "z."