How Do You Spell MIKMAKS?
Pronunciation: [mˈɪkmaks] (IPA) 
The spelling of the word "Mikmaks" can be explained using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) transcription. It is pronounced /ˈmɪkmæks/, with the stress on the first syllable. The ‘mi’ is pronounced with a short ‘i’ sound, followed by ‘k’ and ‘m’ sounds. The second syllable is pronounced with a schwa sound. Finally, the word ends with ‘k’ and ‘s’ sounds. The Mikmaks are an indigenous people of Canada, and their name refers to the sound made by pounding sweet potatoes.
