The spelling of the word "ALECU" is fairly straightforward when using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). The first syllable, "a-", is pronounced as a short vowel sound, similar to the "a" in "cat." The second syllable, "-lec-", is pronounced with a long "e" sound, like the "ee" in "queen." Finally, the third syllable, "-u," is pronounced with a short "u" sound, like the "u" in "but." Therefore, "ALECU" can be accurately pronounced as /əˈliku/.