The spelling of the word "killgore" may be confusing to some as it does not follow the standard English phonetic rules. However, the correct pronunciation of this word can be explained through the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) transcription. The first syllable "kill" is pronounced as /kɪl/, similar to "pill" but with a "k" sound. The second syllable "gore" is pronounced as /ɡɔr/, similar to "floor" but with a "g" sound. When combined, "killgore" is pronounced as /ˈkɪlɡɔr/.