The spelling of the word "Jonique" may seem unusual at first glance. However, it can be explained using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) transcription. The "J" is pronounced as /dʒ/, which is the sound of the "J" in "jump". The "o" is pronounced as /oʊ/, which is a long "o" sound like in "boat". The "nique" ending is pronounced as /niːk/, which sounds like "neek". Therefore, "Jonique" is pronounced as /dʒoʊˈniːk/. This unique spelling and pronunciation make this name distinctive and memorable.