The spelling of the word "sturgell" can be explained through its IPA phonetic transcription: /ˈstɜːrɡəl/. The first syllable is pronounced with an "er" sound, followed by a hard "g" sound in the second syllable. The third syllable has a schwa sound, and the final syllable is pronounced with a hard "l" sound. Despite being a rare surname, the spelling of "sturgell" is consistent with English phonetic rules and can be easily pronounced once the IPA transcription is understood.