How Do You Spell HOUCHIN?
Pronunciation: [hˈa͡ʊt͡ʃɪn] (IPA) 
The word "houchin" is a relatively unknown term that refers to a type of portable winch used to hoist timber. Its spelling is not intuitive, but it can be explained using IPA phonetic transcriptions. The first syllable is pronounced /haʊ/, like the word "how", while the second syllable is pronounced /tʃɪn/, like the word "chin". Together, the word is pronounced /haʊ.tʃɪn/. Despite its obscure usage, the spelling and pronunciation of "houchin" demonstrate the rich diversity of language and vocabulary.
