Meinke is a German surname pronounced as /ˈmaɪnkə/. The word is made up of two sounds: the first sound /m/ is pronounced by closely pressing the lips together, and the second sound /aɪnkə/ sounds similar to the word "mine" in English but with an added "k" sound at the end. The /n/ sound is silent and used to separate the two vowels. Proper pronunciation of the surname is important to convey respect and accuracy in communication.