The spelling of the word Cootfoot is a bit confusing, but it can be easily explained using IPA phonetic transcription. The word is pronounced as /kʊt.fʊt/. The first syllable of the word is pronounced with a short 'u' sound, while the second syllable is pronounced with a short 'oo' sound. The combination of 'oo' and 'f' makes the 'f' sound guttural. This word refers to a foot condition in birds, specifically coots. Remembering the IPA transcription can help in writing and pronouncing this word correctly.