The spelling of the word "Zebaim" can be explained using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). In IPA, the word is transcribed as /zɛ.'baɪ.ɪm/. This indicates that the first syllable is pronounced with a short "e" sound, and the second syllable is pronounced with a long "i" sound. The final syllable is pronounced with a short "i" sound and an "m" sound. The spelling of "Zebaim" reflects the pronunciation of the word in this IPA transcription.