The spelling of the word "yust" may seem unusual, but it actually follows a pattern in English phonetics. In the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), the "y" sound is represented as /j/. Similarly, the "u" sound in "yust" is pronounced like the letter "u" in "you," and is represented as /ʌ/. Therefore, the correct IPA transcription for "yust" is /jʌst/. The spelling of this word may also be influenced by regional dialects, such as those found in parts of the United States where the "u" sound is often pronounced as "uh."