The spelling of "Alex Kroll" can be explained using IPA phonetic transcription. "Alex" is pronounced as /ˈælɛks/ with the stress on the first syllable. The "a" is a short vowel sound, followed by the "l" consonant sound, then the "e" is pronounced like "eh" and the "x" is pronounced like "ks". "Kroll" is pronounced as /kroʊl/ with the stress on the first syllable. The "k" is followed by the "r" consonant sound, then the "o" is a long vowel sound, and the "ll" is pronounced like a single "l".