How Do You Spell AZEL BACKUS?

Pronunciation: [ˈe͡ɪzə͡l bˈakəs] (IPA)

The spelling of "Azel Backus" may be confusing to some due to the unique combination of letters. IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) can help clarify the pronunciation: /eɪzəl bækəs/. The first name is pronounced with a long "A" sound and the last name has a short "a" sound followed by a schwa, a hard "k," and a short "u" sound. Although it may take some getting used to, once familiar with the IPA transcription, the spelling of "Azel Backus" becomes more understandable.