How Do You Spell BARANYAI?

Pronunciation: [bˈaɹɐnɪˌa͡ɪ] (IPA)

The word "baranyai" poses a challenge for English speakers due to its unfamiliar spelling. In IPA phonetic transcription, it is pronounced as [bɒrɒɲi]. The "b" and "a" sounds are straightforward, but the "r" and "y" pair can be tricky to pronounce correctly. That said, once you've got it, you'll be able to say this Hungarian surname perfectly. The key is to roll the "r" sound and pronounce the "y" as a vocalic "i" sound.