The spelling of the word "edwald" can be explained using IPA phonetic transcription. The first syllable "ed" is pronounced as "ɛd", which represents the short e sound followed by the d consonant. The second syllable "wald" is pronounced as "wɔld", which represents the w consonant followed by the open o sound, the l consonant, and the d consonant. Therefore, the correct spelling of this word would be "Edwald", with a capital E at the beginning.