The spelling of the word "Macavoy" can be explained using IPA phonetic transcription. The first syllable, "Ma", is pronounced as /mə/ or /mæ/, while the second syllable, "ca", is pronounced as /kə/ or /kæ/. The final syllable, "voy", is pronounced as /vɔɪ/. The combination of the "c" and "a" in the second syllable is a common variation of the traditional spelling "McAvoy". The word may refer to a surname or a character name in literature or film.