The word "McCalla" is spelled using the IPA phonetic transcription as məˈkælə. The first syllable is pronounced as "muh" with a schwa sound followed by a hard "k" sound. The second syllable is pronounced as "kal" with a stressed "a" sound and a soft "l" sound at the end. The final syllable is pronounced as "uh" with a schwa sound. This spelling is commonly used as a last name, particularly in the United States.