The spelling of the word "zehr" may confuse those unfamiliar with its pronunciation. The IPA phonetic transcription for this word is /zɛr/. The "z" sounds like the letter "zee," while the "e" and "r" are pronounced separately as "eh" and "er." The "h" is silent in this word. "Zehr" is a surname of German origin and may be pronounced differently depending on the region or family. When in doubt, it's always best to ask the person with the surname for the correct pronunciation.