The spelling of the word "brinkmeyer" can be phonetically transcribed as /bɹɪŋkmaɪɛr/. The first syllable "brink" is pronounced as /bɹɪŋk/ with a hard "r" sound at the end. The second syllable "meyer" is pronounced as /maɪɛr/ with a long "i" sound and emphasis on the second syllable. The whole word is spelt as it is pronounced, with no silent letters. "Brinkmeyer" is a rare surname that is derived from the combination of two German words: "Brink" meaning "edge" and "Meyer" meaning "tenant farmer".