The name "Cy okafor" is spelled as /saɪ oʊkɑːfɔːr/ in IPA phonetic transcription. The first syllable, "Cy," is pronounced with a long "i" sound and a soft "s" sound. The second syllable, "okafor," has a long "o" sound and a stressed "a" sound, followed by an "f" and "r" sound. The phonetic transcription is a helpful tool for those unfamiliar with the pronunciation of this name, making it easy to correctly spell and pronounce.