What is the phonetic pronunciation of Zoellick's surname?
ʒoʊˈɛlɪk
zoʊˈlɪk
ˈzɒlɪk
ˈzɔɪlɪk
Answer
Zoellick's surname is pronounced as "zoʊˈlɪk". It consists of two syllables, with the first syllable receiving the primary emphasis. The "oe" digraph is pronounced as "oh", and the "ll" represents a double "l" sound. The word ends with a hard "k" sound.
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