The spelling of the word "mattox" is a little tricky. It is pronounced as /ˈmætɒks/ in IPA phonetic transcription. The "ma" sound is similar to the word "man," the "t" sound is similar to the word "tin," and the "ox" sound is similar to the word "box." The double "t" is important to note, as it helps differentiate "mattox" from "matox." Additionally, the "x" at the end of the word is pronounced as a voiced fricative, similar to the "z" sound in "buzz."