How Do You Spell DREG?
The word "dreg" may be spelled with only one vowel letter, yet it contains two distinct vowels in its pronunciation. This can be explained using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) transcription: /drɛɡ/. The "e" in "dreg" represents the "ɛ" vowel sound, while the "i" sound is represented by the consonant pairing "gr." This unique spelling contributes to the word's distinct appearance and its ability to accurately represent the sound it makes when spoken aloud.