Eckart is a German name that is often spelled with an "e" in the first syllable. In IPA phonetic transcription, it is pronounced as /ˈɛkaʁt/. The "e" sound in the first syllable is represented by the symbol /ɛ/, which is a slightly open and unrounded vowel sound. The "a" in the second syllable is represented by the symbol /a/, which is a fully open and unrounded vowel sound. The "r" at the end of the word is pronounced as a soft, unrolled /ʁ/ sound in German.
The word "Eckart" is a German personal name of Old High German origin. It is derived from the elements "ekker", meaning "edge" or "blade", and "hart", meaning "hard" or "brave". Therefore, "Eckart" can be interpreted as "brave with an edge" or "bold and strong". This name has historical usage and has been associated with several notable figures throughout Germanic history.