The word "burlew" may be difficult to spell due to its unconventional pronunciation. The IPA phonetic transcription for "burlew" is /bɜːlu/. This means that the first syllable is pronounced with an "er" vowel sound, followed by a slight "oo" sound in the second syllable. The "w" at the end of the word is silent, making the final syllable pronounced like "luh." Remembering this phonetic breakdown should help with the spelling of "burlew."