Middlebrooks is a surname that is spelled in a unique way. Using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), we can break down the phonetic sounds of this word. The first syllable is pronounced /ˈmɪdəl/, with a short "i" sound followed by the "d" and "l" sound. The second syllable is pronounced /brʊks/, with a short "u" sound and the "ks" sound at the end. Overall, the spelling of Middlebrooks accurately represents the pronunciation of each sound in the word.