The spelling of the word "curship" may seem confusing, but it actually follows standard English pronunciation rules. In IPA phonetic transcription, the word is spelled /ˈkəːʃɪp/. The "c" is pronounced as the "k" sound, the "u" as the "uh" sound, and the "r" as the phoneme /r/. The "sh" sound is represented by the letters "sh" and the "i" is pronounced as the "ih" sound. So, despite its unusual spelling, "curship" can be pronounced quickly and easily once you understand its phonetic makeup.