The spelling of the word "marquard" is a bit tricky to decipher. The IPA phonetic transcription for this word is /ˈmɑːkwɑːd/ which reveals that it is pronounced as "mar-kwahrd". The reason for this unique spelling is rooted in its origins from the German language, where the name "Marquard" is spelled as "Markward". The typical pronunciation of "Markward" is closer to the IPA transcription of "mar-kwart". However, as the name was anglicized, the spelling and pronunciation evolved into "mar-kwahrd".