The spelling of Shawgo can be a bit tricky for non-native English speakers. The word is pronounced as /ˈʃɔːɡoʊ/ with an initial "sh" sound, followed by the "aw" sound and the "go" sound. The "a" in Shawgo is pronounced as a long vowel sound /ɔː/, similar to the "a" in "all." While its spelling may not follow regular English pronunciation rules, Shawgo is commonly used as a surname in the United States.