The spelling of the word "Barnick" can be explained using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). The first sound is /b/, which is a voiced bilabial plosive. The second sound is /ɑː/, which is an open back unrounded vowel. The third sound is /n/, which is a voiced alveolar nasal. The fourth sound is /ɪ/, which is a close front unrounded vowel. The final sound is /k/, which is an unvoiced velar plosive. The spelling of "Barnick" may seem confusing at first, but understanding the phonetic transcriptions can help with pronunciation.