The spelling of the word "Shepham" may seem confusing at first, but it's easier to understand when using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) phonetic transcription. The correct pronunciation of Shepham is /ʃɛfəm/. The "sh" sound is represented by /ʃ/, the "e" sound is represented by /ɛ/, the "f" sound is represented by /f/, the "a" sound is represented by /ə/, and the "m" sound is represented by /m/. By breaking down the word into its individual sounds, the spelling becomes more intuitive.