The spelling of the word "wilbourn" is intricate, with several sounds and patterns that make up its phonetic structure. According to the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), the word is pronounced as "ˈwɪl.bɜːn" with the stress on the first syllable. The "w" sound at the beginning is followed by a short "i" sound, then a long "l" sound, and finally, an "b" and "n" sound. The presence of two "o" sounds in the word makes it even more complicated, as the second one is silent. This unique spelling is a reflection of the complex phonetics of the English language.