How Do You Spell SHEWMAKE?
Pronunciation: [ʃjˈuːme͡ɪk] (IPA) 
The spelling of the word "shewmake" is quite unusual. It is pronounced /ˈʃumək/ and has no etymological connection to the more common spelling of the word "shoemaker". The phonetic transcription of the word shows that the "ew" combination is pronounced as the "u" sound in "cut" and the "a" is pronounced as the "uh" sound in "sofa". The final "e" is silent, which is a common feature in Old English spellings. Despite its odd spelling, "shewmake" has a long history and is a recognized surname in some parts of the world.
