The spelling of the word "SDSAGE" can be confusing at first glance, but using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) can help clarify its pronunciation. The IPA transcription for SDSAGE is /sɛdseɪdʒ/, which breaks down each sound in the word. The word starts with the sound /s/, followed by the vowel sound /ɛ/. Then, it includes a consonant cluster /ds/, the vowel sound /eɪ/, and ends with the consonant cluster /dʒ/. Using the IPA can help with accurate pronunciation of unfamiliar words.