The word "Charest" is spelled using the English alphabet but can cause confusion due to its non-phonetic pronunciation. The IPA phonetic transcription for Charest is /ʃæɹɛst/. The "ch" sound is pronounced as "sh," and the "e" in both syllables is pronounced as a short "e" sound like "bed." The "a" in the first syllable is sounded as "æ" like in "cat," and the "r" in the second syllable is rolled. So, the correct pronunciation of Charest is "SHAR-est."