The spelling of the word "hallock" can be explained using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). The word "hallock" is pronounced as /ˈhælək/ in IPA, with the primary stress on the first syllable. The "h" at the beginning of the word is voiceless, therefore it is not pronounced as "huh" but as a simple aspiration. The "a" in the first syllable is pronounced as a short vowel sound, with the tongue positioned low and towards the front of the mouth. The final "ck" in "hallock" represents a consonant cluster with a voiceless velar stop /k/.