How Do You Spell CALHOON?

Pronunciation: [kalhˈuːn] (IPA)

The word "calhoon" is often misspelled due to its unusual spelling. However, its pronunciation is straightforward when transcribed in IPA phonetic notation as /kæl'hun/. This represents the initial /k/ sound, followed by the /æ/ vowel sound, an /l/ sound, the schwa /ə/ sound, and finally the /n/ sound. By breaking down the pronunciation of "calhoon" in this way, it becomes clearer why the word is spelled as it is and should make it easier to remember.