How Do You Spell GUINYARD?

Pronunciation: [ɡˈɪnjɑːd] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "guinyard" may seem confusing at first glance, but it can be easily explained with IPA phonetic transcription. The word is pronounced as /ˈɡɪniərd/, with a hard "g" sound followed by the "in" vowel sound, then the "y" sound, and finally the "ard" sound. The "y" in the middle represents the "i" sound, making the word pronounced like "gin-yard". "Guinyard" is common last name but may also refer to a type of grapevine, which is commonly found in southern parts of the United States.