The spelling of the word "headrick" can be explained using IPA phonetic transcription. The first syllable, "head," is pronounced as /hɛd/ with a short "e" sound. The second syllable, "rick," is pronounced as /rɪk/ with a short "i" sound. Together, the word is pronounced as /ˈhɛd.rɪk/. The spelling of the word may cause confusion due to the combination of the "ea" and "dr" letters, but the IPA helps clarify the correct pronunciation.