The word "cusick" is spelled with six letters and has two syllables. The IPA phonetic transcription for this word is /ˈkjuːsɪk/. The first syllable "cu" is pronounced with a long "u" sound, while the second syllable "sick" is pronounced with a short "i" sound. The letter "c" in "cusick" is followed by the letter "u" to create the sound "kju," which is a combination of the consonant "k" and the vowel "u." Overall, the spelling of "cusick" corresponds well to its pronunciation.