The word "Maccario" is typically pronounced as /məˈkɑ:riəʊ/ in IPA transcription. The first syllable, "mac," is pronounced with a short "a" sound and a hard "c" sound, like "mack." The second syllable, "ca," is pronounced with a soft "a" sound, like "kuh." The final syllable, "rio," is pronounced with a long "e" sound and a soft "o" sound, like "ree-oh." This unique spelling emphasizes the Italian origins of the name and distinguishes it from similar surnames.