How Do You Spell CHIZMAR?

Pronunciation: [t͡ʃˈɪzmə] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "chizmar" can be confusing to many. However, it is pronounced as /tʃɪzmər/. The word is a surname of Slavic origin, which means a person who is skilful with hands or someone who is skilled in making objects from wood. The phonetic transcription explains the correct pronunciation, with the "ch" pronounced as a voiceless postalveolar affricate, the "i" as a short vowel, and the "z" as an unvoiced alveolar fricative. The final "ar" is pronounced as a schwa sound.