How Do You Spell KAWAGUCHI?
Pronunciation: [kˌawɐɡˈʌt͡ʃɪ] (IPA) 
The spelling of "Kawaguchi" might seem a bit overwhelming at first glance, but it's actually quite simple once you understand the phonetic transcription. Written in IPA, it looks like this: /kɑːwəˈɡuːtʃi/. The "k" sound at the beginning is followed by a long "a" sound, represented by "/ɑː/". The "w" creates another syllable, with a schwa sound represented by "/ə/". The "g" sound is followed by a long "u" sound, "/uː/", and a "tch" sound represented by "/tʃ/". Finally, there's an "i" sound at the end, represented by "/i/".
