How Do You Spell MANGELSDORFF?

Pronunciation: [mˈaŋɡə͡lsdˌɔːf] (IPA)

Mangelsdorff is a difficult word to spell without prior knowledge of its origin, which is German. The pronunciation of this word is /ˈmaŋɡəlsˌdɔrf/. The "ng" sound in the first syllable is unique to German, and the "ls" combination is also not common in English. The "dorff" ending is a common German suffix, meaning village or town. Therefore, the spelling of "Mangelsdorff" reflects its German origins and can be difficult to spell in English without prior knowledge.