Zelnick is a proper noun that refers to a surname. When spoken, it is pronounced as /ˈzɛlnɪk/. The word is spelled using the English alphabet, where "z" is used to represent the "z" sound, "e" represents the "eh" sound, "l" represents the "l" sound, "n" represents the "n" sound, "i" represents the "ih" sound, and "k" represents the "k" sound. The word "Zelnick" likely originated from a Slavic language, such as Czech or Polish.