The spelling of the word "eckel" can be explained using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). The first sound is an "e" sound, represented by the symbol /ɛ/. This is followed by a "k" sound, represented by /k/, and an "l" sound, represented by /l/. The final sound is another "e" sound, represented by /əl/. Therefore, the correct spelling of "eckel" is "E-c-k-e-l". This phonetic transcription helps us understand the pronunciation of the word and how each sound is spelled.