Koepnick is a German surname that is pronounced as /kəpˈnɪk/ in IPA phonetic transcription. This phonetic spelling breaks the word down into individual sounds, starting with the "k" sound, followed by the "ə" schwa vowel sound, "p" sound, a stressed "n" sound, and lastly an "ɪk" sound. German surnames can be challenging to spell and pronounce for non-German speakers, but understanding the IPA phonetic transcription can help in correctly spelling and pronouncing the word.