The spelling of the word "Hislop" can be explained using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) transcription. The first syllable of the word is pronounced as /hɪz/, where "h" represents the sound of breath and "z" denotes a buzzy "s" sound. The second syllable is "lop," which is pronounced as /lɒp/, with "o" being a short, rounded vowel and "p" a plosive consonant. Together, the word is pronounced as /ˈhɪzlɒp/.