The term "MICH LR" refers to the type of helmet often worn by military personnel. Its spelling may seem a bit confusing at first, but it can be broken down using IPA phonetic transcription. The "M" is pronounced as the letter itself, followed by a short "i" sound represented by the symbol /ɪ/. The "CH" is pronounced with a k-sound, written as /k/. The "LR" portion is pronounced as "el-ar", represented as /ɛl ɑr/. Together, the word is pronounced "mick-ler" with the emphasis on the first syllable.