The spelling of the word "Bicorne Rude" might appear confusing at first glance. However, it can be deciphered with the help of the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). "Bicorne" is pronounced as "bɪkɔːn", where "bi-" means "two" and "corne" means "horns", indicating a two-horned hat. On the other hand, "Rude" is pronounced as "ruːd", meaning "unpleasant or impolite". Together, the phrase refers to a type of hat that is not particularly refined or distinguished.