How Do You Spell JACQUES TITS?

Pronunciation: [ʒˈak tˈɪts] (IPA)

The spelling of the French name "Jacques Tits" may seem puzzling to non-native speakers. However, the unconventional spelling can be explained by French pronunciation rules. "Jacques" is pronounced "zhahk" with the last "s" being silent. "Tits" is pronounced "teets" with a silent "s" at the end due to final consonant rule. In IPA phonetic transcription, the name would be spelled /ʒak tɪts/. Despite the unusual spelling, Jacques Tits is a well-known mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of algebraic topology.