The spelling of the word "mercury velopural" may seem confusing and difficult to pronounce, but using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) can make it clearer. The word is pronounced as /ˈmɜːkjʊri ˌvɛləʊˈpjʊərəl/. The first part, "mercury," is pronounced with an emphasis on the first syllable and as /ˈmɜːkjʊri/. The second part, "velopural," is pronounced with an emphasis on the second syllable and as /ˌvɛləʊˈpjʊərəl/. Understanding the phonetic sounds can aid in accurately spelling and saying this complicated term.