The spelling of the word "CHARUE" can be perplexing to those unfamiliar with its language of origin. In IPA phonetic transcription, the word is pronounced as /ʃaʁy/. The first syllable "cha" is pronounced as /ʃa/, with the "ch" making the "sh" sound. The final syllable "rue" is pronounced as /ʁy/. The "r" is pronounced with a rolling sound, similar to the Spanish "rr," and the "ue" makes a "yoo" sound. This spelling and pronunciation may be found in some French dialects.