The spelling of the word "koepke" may seem confusing due to its unique pronunciation. In IPA phonetic transcription, it is written as /ˈkɛpkə/. The first syllable starts with the "k" sound followed by the "eh" sound as in "set". The second syllable is pronounced with a short "e" sound and the "p" sound as in "pet", and finally, the word ends with the "kuh" sound as in "cup". Despite its unusual spelling, the pronunciation of "koepke" can be easily mastered with the use of phonetic transcription.