The spelling of the name "Bruce Western" can be explained using IPA phonetic transcription. "Bruce" is spelled as /bruːs/ (/b/ + /r/ + /uː/ + /s/), while "Western" is spelled as /ˈwɛstən/ (/w/ + /ɛ/ + /s/ + /t/ + /ə/ + /n/). The name follows English spelling rules with the exception of the pronunciation of "u" as /uː/ instead of /ʌ/ in "Bruce." By breaking down the spelling using phonetic transcription, it becomes easier to understand the sounds that make up the name.