The word "tarwhine" refers to a type of fish found in Australia and New Zealand. Its spelling can be a bit tricky, as the "wh" in the middle of the word is pronounced as a voiceless dental fricative (similar to the "th" sound in "thin"). In IPA phonetic transcription, the word is spelled /ˈtɑː(r)wʌɪn/, with the "r" in parentheses indicating that it may or may not be pronounced depending on the speaker's accent or preference.