How Do You Spell BLICKENSTAFF?

Pronunciation: [blˈɪkənstˌaf] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "blickenstaff" can be a challenge for many due to its unique combination of consonants. The IPA phonetic transcription for this word is /ˈblɪkənˌstæf/. The first syllable "bli" is pronounced with a short "i" sound as in "bit", followed by a hard "k" sound. The second syllable "ken" is pronounced with a short "e" sound as in "bet", and the final syllable "staff" is pronounced with a short "a" sound as in "cat" and a hard "f" sound.