The spelling of the word "ECEYES" may seem confusing at first glance. However, using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), we can break down the pronunciation of the word: [ɛksaɪz]. The first three letters "ECE" correspond to the sounds "eks" pronounced as /ɛks/. The last four letters "YES" correspond to the sound "aiz" pronounced as /aɪz/. Therefore, the spelling of "ECEYES" represents the phonetic transcription of the word's pronunciation. This technique is useful for understanding and deciphering complicated or unconventional word spellings.