The word "McBath" is spelled phonetically as /məkˈbæθ/. It consists of two syllables, with the primary stress on the second syllable. The first syllable, "Mc," represents a common Scottish or Irish prefix in surnames, indicating "son of." The second syllable, "Bath," is pronounced with a short "a" sound and the soft "th" sound. This surname is relatively uncommon and may have its roots in Scotland or Ireland, where the prefix "Mc" is frequently used in surnames.