How Do You Spell ELLSBURY?

Pronunciation: [ˈɛlzbɹɪ] (IPA)

The spelling of "Ellsbury" is quite straightforward once the IPA phonetic transcription is understood. The first syllable is pronounced /ɛlz/ (similar to "elms"), while the second syllable is pronounced /bəri/ (pronounced like "berry" but with a schwa sound in the middle). The stress is on the first syllable, making it more prominent than the second. This spelling is commonly used as a surname, and is often associated with the professional baseball player Jacoby Ellsbury.