The spelling of the word "hilgenberg" may seem tricky at first glance, but it can be broken down phonetically as follows: /ˈhɪlɡənbɜːrɡ/. The initial "h" is pronounced as in "hat," followed by a short "i" sound as in "sit." The "l" and "g" are each pronounced separately, followed by a short "e" sound as in "bed." The final syllable features a stressed "b" sound, followed by a rounded "er" sound as in "merge" and a soft "g" as in "edge."