The spelling of the word "pflieger" may seem strange at first glance, but it follows the rules of German pronunciation. In IPA phonetic transcription, it is spelled /ˈpfliːɡɐ/. The "pf" sound is a single consonant sound that does not occur in English, but is common in German. The "ie" is pronounced as "ee" and the "e" at the end is not pronounced. Therefore, "pflieger" is pronounced as "pflEEger" with the accent on the first syllable.