The spelling of the word "Macckia" may seem odd at first glance, but it can be easily explained with the use of the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). The double "c" in "Macckia" indicates that the "k" sound in the word is pronounced with an extra emphasis, as in "backpack." The rest of the sounds can be represented with standard IPA symbols: /mæk.ki.ə/. Despite its unusual spelling, "Macckia" follows the general rules of phonetics and can be pronounced correctly with the help of IPA.