How Do You Spell HOURIGAN?

Pronunciation: [ˈa͡ʊ͡əɹɪɡən] (IPA)

The spelling of "hourigan" may seem tricky, but its pronunciation can be easily understood with the help of IPA phonetic transcription. The word is pronounced as "oh-ri-gan" with the stress on the first syllable. The "h" at the beginning of the word is silent, while the sound of "ou" is similar to the "o" in "no". The following "r" is pronounced with a short, subtle flick of the tongue, and the final "g" is heard as a soft "j" sound. Knowing the IPA phonetic transcription makes it easier to spell and pronounce challenging words like "Hourigan".