How Do You Spell BLOWING ADDER?
Pronunciation: [blˈə͡ʊɪŋ ˈadə] (IPA) 
The spelling of the word "blowing adder" can be a bit confusing when considering its pronunciation, but IPA phonetic transcription can help explain it. The word is pronounced as /ˈbloʊɪŋ ˈædər/. The first part of the word, "blowing", follows the common phonetic rules of the English language. However, the second part, "adder", is pronounced with a short "a" sound rather than the expected long "a" sound which contributes to the word's unusual spelling. Despite its spelling, "blowing adder" actually refers to a common snake species known as the adder.
