The spelling of the word "McCaleb" can be confusing, as it contains a few unique letter combinations. Pronounced /məˈkæləb/, "McCaleb" begins with the letter "M", followed by the "c" and "c" double consonants, a common feature in Scottish and Irish surnames. The name then features the letter "a" followed by the "l" and "e" combination, which could be pronounced as a single syllable or two separate sounds. Finally, "McCaleb" ends with the letter "b", making it a distinctive and somewhat tricky name to spell.