The spelling of the word "Bancrofft" may seem confusing at first glance, but it can be broken down phonetically as [bæŋkroft]. The initial "b" sound is followed by the "æ" vowel sound, then a nasal "n" sound represented by "ng". The final syllable is pronounced as "kroft", with the "o" representing a schwa sound and the "ft" ending the word with a voiceless "f" sound followed by a voiceless "t" sound. With this breakdown, the spelling of "Bancrofft" becomes easier to understand.