Pronunciation: [ɡˈɑːsk] (IPA) 
The word "Garske" is spelled as follows: [ɡɑːrsk]. The initial sound is a voiced velar stop /ɡ/, followed by an open back unrounded vowel /ɑː/. Then comes an alveolar approximant /r/, which is followed by another voiceless alveolar fricative, /s/. The final sound is pronounced as a voiceless velar stop /k/. This pronunciation guide can aid individuals in correctly spelling the last name, Garske.
The etymology of the word "Garske" is believed to originate from the German language. It is likely derived from the German surname "Gärke" or "Gaerke", which is a variant of the name "Gerhard". "Gerhard" is a compound of the Germanic elements "ger", meaning "spear", and "hard", meaning "brave" or "strong". Over time, variations and modifications might have occurred, eventually leading to the formation of the surname "Garske". Additionally, surnames often underwent alterations when they were introduced to different regions, such as through Anglicization or language shifts.
