The spelling of the word "Bourdonet" can be confusing for non-native English speakers, as it violates some of the basic rules of English phonetics. The word is pronounced /bʊrdoʊˈneɪ/ with an accent on the second syllable. The letter combination "ou" is usually pronounced as /aʊ/, but in this case, it is pronounced as /ʊ/. The letter "e" at the end of the word is not silent, as it usually is in French words. Instead, it is pronounced as /eɪ/.