How Do You Spell ALBERT KAEMPFEN?

Pronunciation: [ˈalbət kˈiːmpfən] (IPA)

The spelling of "Albert Kaempfen" may appear daunting to those unfamiliar with the German language. However, the IPA phonetic transcription can help break it down. "Albert" is pronounced /ˈælbərt/ with the stress on the first syllable. "Kaempfen" is pronounced /ˈkɛmpfən/ with the stress on the second syllable. The "ae" combination is pronounced as a long "e" sound, and the "pf" combination is pronounced as an unvoiced "p" followed by a "f" sound. With this understanding, the spelling of "Albert Kaempfen" becomes a bit more manageable.