The spelling of the word "Clyford" can be broken down into its phonetic transcription using IPA as /klɪfərd/. The initial sound /kl/ is followed by the short sound /ɪ/ and then the unvoiced consonant /f/. The next sound is the schwa /ə/, followed by the voiced consonant /r/, and the final unvoiced consonant /d/. The spelling of the word, therefore, reflects its pronunciation and can be easily deciphered using phonetic transcription.