The word "Ellinger" is spelled with three syllables: /ˈɛlɪŋɛr/. The first syllable starts with the short "e" sound as in "bed" and is followed by the "l" sound. The second syllable also starts with the short "e" sound and is followed by the "ng" sound, creating a nasal tone. The final syllable starts with an "er" sound, which is pronounced like the "ir" sound in "bird." The spelling of "Ellinger" can be easily remembered through its phonetic transcription.