How Do You Spell ROOSENBURG?

Pronunciation: [ɹˈuːsənbˌɜːɡ] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "roosenburg" can be a bit tricky to decipher. In IPA phonetic transcription, it is pronounced as "ˈruːzənbɜːrɡ". The double "o" in the word may suggest that it should be pronounced with a long vowel sound like "roose," but it is actually pronounced with a short "oo" sound, as in "rose". The "en" combination is pronounced as "ən" and the final "burg" is pronounced as "bɜːrɡ". Despite its unusual spelling, Roosenburg is actually a Dutch surname.