The spelling of the word "Escobedo" can be explained using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) phonetic transcription. According to the IPA, "Escobedo" is pronounced [es.ko.ˈβe.ðo]. The first syllable is pronounced "es" with an "eh" sound ("e" as in "bed"). The second syllable is pronounced "ko" with an "oh" sound ("o" as in "go"). The third syllable is pronounced "be" with a "veh" sound ("e" as in "bed" and "v" as in "very"). The last syllable is pronounced "do" with a "th" sound ("o" as in "go" and "th" as in "thin").
The word "Escobedo" is of Spanish origin and derives from the Spanish noun "escoba", which means "broom" in English. The suffix "-edo" is a common suffix in Spanish surnames, indicating a place of origin or residence. Therefore, "Escobedo" can be translated as "the place of brooms" or "broomfield" in English.