The spelling of the word "Bartmess" can be broken down into its individual sounds using IPA phonetic transcription. It is pronounced /bɑːrtmɛs/, which means it begins with a "b" sound, followed by an "ah" sound, and a rolled "r." The following sounds are a "t," an "m," an "eh" sound, and another "s." The stress is on the second syllable, pronounced "mess." While the spelling of this word may be confusing, the phonetic transcription helps to clarify its pronunciation.