The spelling of the word "cogburn" is relatively straightforward. It is pronounced /ˈkɒɡbɜːrn/ in IPA phonetic transcription. The first syllable, "cog," is pronounced as /kɒɡ/. The "b" in "burn" is silent, making the final syllable pronounced as /bɜːrn/. The word is a surname and is commonly associated with the fictional character Rooster Cogburn from the novel "True Grit" by Charles Portis. Some people may also pronounce it with a silent "g" as "co-burn."