The word "Astarzof" may seem difficult to spell, but it's actually quite simple once you understand its origins. The word is derived from the Russian name "Астаржев," which is commonly transliterated as "Astarzhov." The spelling "Astarzof" reflects a simplified version of this transliteration, with the final -v replaced by -f. In IPA phonetic transcription, "Astarzof" is pronounced as [əˈstɑrzɑf], with stress on the second syllable and an initial schwa sound.