Bonkowski is a surname derived from the Polish language. Its spelling is phonetic and can be broken down into the following IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription: /bɔn'kɔfski/. The first three letters "bon" are pronounced as "bɔn" with a long 'o' sound. The next two letters "ko" are pronounced as "kɔ" with a short 'o' sound. The final five letters "wski" are pronounced as "'fski" with a silent 'w' and a soft 'f' sound. Overall, the pronunciation of Bonkowski is "bɔn'kɔfski".