How Do You Spell HACKWORTH?

Pronunciation: [hˈakwɜːθ] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "hackworth" is somewhat unique and may be difficult to decipher on first glance. This surname is pronounced /ˈhækwərθ/ in IPA phonetic transcription, with the "a" sound in the first syllable pronounced like "back" or "cat." The "w" and "th" sounds in the second syllable are pronounced together, forming a sort of "f" sound. While the spelling of "hackworth" may seem irregular, it follows English pronunciation rules more closely than one might expect.