The spelling of the word "Bufkin" can be confusing due to its unusual combination of letters. Using IPA phonetic transcription, the word can be broken down into /bʌf.kɪn/. The first syllable, /bʌf/, is pronounced with a short "u" sound and a soft "f" sound. The second syllable, /kɪn/, includes a short "i" sound and a hard "k" sound. Together, the phonetic pronunciation of "Bufkin" is buhf-kin, which differs from the common English pronunciation of "buff-kin".