The spelling of the word "main cock" is straightforward once its pronunciation is known. In IPA phonetic transcription, this word is written as /meɪn kɒk/. The first syllable, "main," is pronounced like the word "man" with an added long "a" vowel sound. The second syllable, "cock," is pronounced like the bird or the slang term for a male body part. The word "main" describes something of primary importance, while "cock" often refers to a male bird or a valve on a pipe.