The spelling of the word "Brezinski" is attributed to its Polonized pronunciation. The name, which is derived from the Polish name "Brzeziński," is spelled with the letter "z" instead of "ż," which would reflect the proper pronunciation in Polish. In IPA phonetic transcription, the correct pronunciation of the surname is ˈbrʐɛʑinski, with the "ż" sound produced by the combination of "z" and "h" sounds in English. Despite the spelling discrepancies, "Brezinski" remains a commonly used version of the name in English.