Chloriguane is a chemical compound used in the synthesis of other chemicals. Its spelling follows the rules of English phonetics, with each letter symbol corresponding to a specific sound. In IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription, the word is pronounced /klɒrɪˈɡweɪn/. The initial "ch" is pronounced as a voiceless velar fricative /k/, followed by the "l" sound /l/. The "o" represents the short "o" sound /ɒ/, and the "r" is a trilled /r/. The final "guane" is pronounced like /ɡweɪn/.