How Do You Spell COON BEAR?
Pronunciation: [kˈuːn bˈe͡ə] (IPA) 
The correct spelling for the animal known as the "coon bear" is actually "raccoon." This word is pronounced /rəˈkun/ in IPA phonetic transcription. The spelling of this word can be a bit confusing, as the double "c" and "o" at the beginning may lead some to believe that "coon" is the correct spelling. However, raccoons are commonly referred to by this name due to their distinctive black and white "mask" around their eyes, which some people believe makes them look like a bandit or thief (hence the name "raccoon").
