"Wiest" is a surname that is pronounced /waɪst/ in IPA phonetic transcription. The spelling of this word represents the English language's irregularities in its phonetic representation of sounds. The "ie" diphthong creates a "long i" sound, while the "st" ending is pronounced as an "s" sound. This peculiar spelling is a result of the surname's origin, which can be traced back to Germany. Despite its uncommon spelling, "Wiest" has become widely recognized as a family name across the globe.