The word "simard" is a proper noun that is traditionally spelled with the letters S-I-M-A-R-D. Using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), the word can be transcribed as /sɪmɑrd/, indicating that the first syllable is pronounced with a short "i" sound, the second syllable has a long "a" sound, and the final consonant is a voiced "d" sound. This phonetic transcription helps to clarify the specific sounds that comprise the word and can aid in accurate pronunciation.