The spelling of the word "maddix" could be confusing for someone unfamiliar with English phonetics. IPA phonetic transcription can help understand how this word is spelled. The correct pronunciation of "maddix" is /ˈmædɪks/. The first syllable is pronounced with a short "a" sound, followed by a "d" sound that leads into the second syllable which has a short "i" sound. The final syllable contains a voiceless "k" sound. By breaking down the pronunciation using IPA, we can see that the spelling of "maddix" follows English phonetic patterns.