The spelling of the word "paepcke" may seem counterintuitive at first glance. But with the use of IPA phonetic transcription, its spelling becomes clearer. "Paepcke" is pronounced as /ˈpep.kə/. The vowel combination "ae" is pronounced as a single sound, similar to the "e" in "pet." The "ck" combination represents a single consonant sound which is pronounced as a hard "k." With this knowledge, the spelling of "paepcke" becomes easier to understand and pronounce.