How Do You Spell MCALESTER?
Pronunciation: [məkˈe͡ɪlstə] (IPA) 
The spelling of "McAlester" can be a bit tricky due to its unique pronunciation. The IPA phonetic transcription for the word is /məˈkæləstər/. The first syllable is pronounced with a schwa sound followed by a stressed /kæ/ sound. The next two syllables are pronounced with the short /ə/ sound before ending with the stressed /stər/ sound. While the spelling may cause confusion, accurate pronunciation is important in correctly identifying this city in Oklahoma.
