How Do You Spell MACEWEN?

Pronunciation: [mˈe͡ɪswən] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "macewen" is interesting because it does not follow typical English spelling patterns. The correct pronunciation is MA-kyoo-en. The "mace" portion of the word is spelled phonetically, as it is pronounced in the word "mace" (meɪs). However, the "wen" portion is not spelled phonetically, as it is pronounced as "ooen" (uːɪn). This non-phonetic spelling is due to the word's Scottish origins, where the "ew" sound in words like "macewen" is actually a diphthong sound.