How Do You Spell KLINTMALM?

Pronunciation: [klˈɪntmalm] (IPA)

The word "klintmalm" is a compound Swedish word typically used to describe a type of bird known as a guillemot. The word is pronounced as /ˈklɪntmalm/ which is broken down into two parts: "klint" which refers to a cliff or rock face, and "malm" meaning ore or metal. The spelling of this word may seem confusing to those unfamiliar with Swedish, but it follows the rules of the language's phonetic transcription system. Understanding the IPA transcription can help non-native Swedish speakers properly pronounce and write this word.