The spelling of the word "balducci" may seem unusual to some, but it actually follows the standard rules of English phonetics. The correct pronunciation of "balducci" is /bælˈduːtʃi/, with the stressed syllable being "du" and the final "cci" making a "chee" sound. The "a" in the first syllable is pronounced as a short "a" sound, as in "bat." While the spelling may look confusing, the IPA phonetic transcription makes it clear how to pronounce this word correctly.