The spelling of the word "nowack" may seem unusual to some. However, it follows standard English pronunciation rules. The first syllable is pronounced like "now," and the second syllable is pronounced like "ack." In IPA phonetic transcription, it is spelled /ˈnoʊ.æk/. The "ow" in the first syllable represents the "ou" sound in "now," and the "ack" in the second syllable represents the "ak" sound in "back." Overall, "nowack" is a straightforward phonetic spelling of the word.