The word "hutzel" is an uncommon term that refers to a type of dried pear. Its spelling can be confusing to those who are not familiar with German phonetics. In IPA phonetic transcription, "hutzel" is spelled as /ˈhʊtsəl/. The "h" is pronounced like the "h" in "hot," while the "u" sounds like the "oo" in "book." The "t" is pronounced crisply, followed by a short "s" sound and then an unstressed, neutral "uh" vowel. Lastly, the final "l" sound is pronounced softly.