The spelling of "voelcker" might be confusing for some people, as it doesn't follow the typical English spelling rules. However, the word can be broken down into its phonetic components using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) transcription to help with its pronunciation. The correct pronunciation of "voelcker" is /ˈvɛlkər/, with the emphasis on the first syllable. The sound of the "oe" in the first syllable is pronounced similarly to the "e" in "red," while the "ck" in the second syllable is pronounced like a simple "k."