The Polish surname "Bednarz" is pronounced [bɛdˈnaʐ], with the emphasis on the second syllable. The spelling of this word can be explained by using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). The first letter "b" sounds like the English letter "b," followed by the short "e" sound. The "d" is pronounced like the English letter "d," followed by the nasalized "n" sound. The "a" is pronounced like the English "ah," the "r" is rolled, and the final "z" sounds like the "sh" in "shoe."
The word "bednarz" is of Polish origin. It is derived from the Polish word "bednar" which means "cooper" or "barrel maker". The Polish suffix "-arz" is often added to occupation names to denote a person who performs that particular occupation. Therefore, "bednarz" refers to a person who is associated with the trade of cooperage or barrel making.