Galipeau is a French surname that is pronounced as "gal-ee-poh". The IPA transcription for this word is /ɡæl iː poʊ/. The spelling of the word Galipeau shows the use of silent letters common in the French language. The "l" and "eau" in Galipeau are not pronounced. Many French surnames that have migrated to other countries maintain their distinctive spelling despite variations in pronunciation. Understanding IPA transcription can help in accurately pronouncing words like Galipeau that are of foreign origin.