The word "burgoon" is spelled with the following IPA phonetic transcription: /bərˈɡun/. The first syllable is pronounced with the schwa sound, indicated by the symbol "ə". The "r" in the second syllable is slightly emphasized, and the "oo" is pronounced as a long "u" sound. The word's spelling may often be confused with "burgundy," but the two words have different meanings. "Burgoon" typically refers to a surname, while "burgundy" refers to a reddish color or a region in France.