How Do You Spell BARRINEAU?

Pronunciation: [bˈaɹɪnˌə͡ʊ] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "barrineau" is not immediately clear when only looking at the way it is pronounced. In IPA phonetic transcription, it is spelled /bəɹ.ɪ.noʊ/. The first syllable is pronounced as "buh" with a schwa sound, followed by "r" and "ih" as in "bit". The last syllable is pronounced as "no" followed by an "oh" sound. Despite the confusion, the spelling of "barrineau" is unique and helps to distinguish it from other similar sounding words.