The spelling of the word "cusack" may seem confusing to some due to the silent letters in the word. However, its pronunciation is fairly simple if broken down using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) notation. The correct spelling is /ˈkjuːsæk/, with the first syllable pronounced as "kyoo" and the second syllable pronounced as "sack." The "c" is silent and the "a" is pronounced as a short "u" sound. With this guidance, anyone can spell and pronounce "cusack" with ease.