The spelling of the word "Gangwer" is not intuitive, a challenge many people face with surnames. However, using IPA phonetic transcription can provide a guide. "Gangwer" is pronounced as /ˈɡæŋ.wɚ/, with the "g" making a hard "g" sound, followed by the short "a" sound. The "n" makes a nasal sound followed by a "g" and "w" blend. Finally, the "er" is pronounced like "ur" as in "her." While the spelling may seem confusing, the pronunciation is straightforward using IPA symbols.