The spelling of the word "SUGG" is quite straightforward when broken down into its IPA phonetic transcription. The word is pronounced /sʌɡ/. The first sound, /s/, is the voiced alveolar sibilant, which is formed by pressing the tip of the tongue against the alveolar ridge. The second sound, /ʌ/, is the open-mid back unrounded vowel, made by slightly raising the tongue and opening the mouth slightly. The final sound, /ɡ/, is the voiced velar stop, produced by blocking the airflow with the back of the tongue against the soft palate.