"Eckles" is spelled with a long "e" sound followed by a "k" sound and an "s" sound at the end. This word can be phonetically transcribed as /ˈɛkəlz/. The first sound /ɛ/ is pronounced similar to the "e" sound in "bed." The following "k" sound is produced by quickly stopping the airflow in the back of the mouth. The final "s" sound is pronounced as an unvoiced hissing sound made by the air rushing through a narrow opening.