How Do You Spell WREFORD?

Pronunciation: [ɹˈɛfəd] (IPA)

"Wreford" is a surname that has an unusual spelling. In IPA phonetic transcription, it would be /ˈrɛfərd/. The "wr" in the beginning is pronounced as a voiced "r" sound, while the "e" is pronounced as "eh." The "for" in the middle is pronounced like "fə," while the "d" at the end is pronounced with a hard "d" sound. The spelling of "wreford" may seem confusing, but it is a common example of how English pronunciation does not always adhere to its spelling rules.