The word "helfrich" is spelled with the letters h-e-l-f-r-i-c-h. In IPA phonetic transcription, it is pronounced as /hɛlf.raɪk/. The first syllable is pronounced with an "eh" sound, as in the word "set". The second syllable is pronounced with an "ai" sound, as in the word "eye". The final syllable is pronounced with an "ick" sound, as in the word "sick". "Helfrich" is a German surname that means "helper of peace". It is a rare name and mostly found in central Europe.