The spelling of the surname "Aungst" is pronounced as /ɔːŋst/ (awngst) by English speakers. In terms of phonetic transcription, the first letter "A" is pronounced with an "aw" sound, while the "U" remains silent. The "NG" combination creates a nasal sound, and "ST" is pronounced as "st." Despite being a relatively uncommon surname, "Aungst" adheres to standard English phonetics and can be easily pronounced once you become familiar with the appropriate IPA symbols.