The spelling of the word "smorgon" is often misunderstood due to its unique phonetic components. The IPA phonetic transcription for "smorgon" is /ˈsmɔːɡən/. The "s" is pronounced as "s", the "m" as "m", and the "o" as "ɔː". The "r" is pronounced as a consonant sound, followed by the "g" sound, which is in turn, followed by the "o" and the "n". The perplexing spelling of "smorgon" can also be attributed to the word's origins in the Swedish language.