How Do You Spell HEIKKINEN?
Pronunciation: [hˈe͡ɪka͡ɪnən] (IPA) 
The spelling of the word "heikkinen" can be a bit tricky to decipher using English phonetics. In Finland, where the surname originates from, it is pronounced /ˈheikkineŋ/. The double "kk" signals a long consonant sound, indicated by the tilde above the second "k" in the IPA transcription. The final "-en" makes an "ehn" sound, with the stress placed on the first syllable. If you encounter someone with the last name Heikkinen, now you know how to properly pronounce their name!
