The word "berghoff" is a German surname that is pronounced as /ˈbɛrɡ.hɔf/ in IPA phonetic transcription. The spelling of this word can be broken down into two parts; "berg" meaning "mountain" and "hoff" meaning "farmstead" or "courtyard". In German, it is common to combine words to create a new word, and the spelling reflects the pronunciation. This phonetic transcription helps to ensure that the correct pronunciation and spelling of the word are easily understood by English speakers.