Broeckel is a surname with a Dutch origin and is spelled as /ˈbrʌkəl/. The "Broe" sounds like "bruh" with a rounder "o" sound, while "ckel" is pronounced as "kuhl," both ending with a short "uh" sound. The spelling of this surname reflects its Dutch origin, as Dutch language tends to use double consonants like "ck" to indicate that the preceding vowel is short. The phonetic transcription of a word helps to understand its pronunciation and is useful for language learners and linguists.