The spelling of the word "Hufford" can be explained using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). The initial "h" is pronounced as /h/ and followed by the "u" sound, which is represented by /ʌ/ in IPA. The double "ff" is pronounced as /f/ and the final "ord" is pronounced as /ɔrd/. Putting it all together, the IPA transcription of "Hufford" is /hʌffɔrd/. This phonetic spelling highlights the unique combination of sounds that make up the name "Hufford."