The spelling of the word "glasscock" may seem confusing at first glance, but it can be easily understood using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) transcription. The word is pronounced as /glæsˈkɑk/, with the stress on the second syllable. The "gl" sound is followed by the "æ" vowel, which is pronounced as in "cat." The double "ss" represents a prolonged "s" sound, while the "ck" at the end is a hard "k" sound. Together, these sounds make up the spelling of the unique word "glasscock."