The spelling of the word "zega" can be explained using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) transcription. It is pronounced as /ˈzɛɡə/ with the stress on the first syllable. The sound "z" represents the voiced alveolar fricative, while "e" is pronounced as the short "e" sound. The sound "g" represents the voiced velar stop, and "a" is pronounced as the neutral "schwa" sound. In terms of spelling, "zega" follows the common pattern of consonant-vowel-consonant-vowel-consonant (CVCVC).