How Do You Spell DARREN TANKE?

Pronunciation: [dˈaɹən tˈaŋk] (IPA)

The spelling of "Darren Tanke" is simple once you understand the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). "D" is pronounced as the voiced alveolar plosive (d), "a" is pronounced as the near-open front unrounded vowel (æ), "r" as the alveolar trill (r), "e" as the close-mid front unrounded vowel (e), "n" as the voiced alveolar nasal (n), and "T" as the voiceless alveolar plosive (t). Finally, "a" is pronounced again as the same vowel as before (æ). When pronounced correctly, "Darren Tanke" sounds like "da-ren tahng-keh."