The word "Tarbogan" is an unusual name, and its spelling may be difficult to decipher without the use of phonetic transcription. The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) symbols for "Tarbogan" are /tɑrbəgən/. This means that the word begins with a 't' sound, followed by an 'a' sound as in "car". The 'r' sound is present twice, and the word ends with a 'g' sound, followed by a short 'u' and 'n' sound. With the use of IPA, the spelling of "Tarbogan" can be more easily understood and pronounced.