The spelling of the surname "Kinnebrew" is rather straightforward, despite its unusual sound. The correct pronunciation, as indicated by the IPA phonetic transcription, is /ˈkɪnəbru/. The word is made up of two syllables. The first syllable is pronounced with a short "i" sound, followed by the /n/ sound. The second syllable begins with a schwa sound, followed by a "b" sound and ends with a "ru" sound, pronounced as in "true".