The spelling of the word "McCandlish" may seem confusing, but it can be easily broken down using the IPA phonetic transcription. The "Mc" at the beginning of the word indicates a Scottish or Irish surname prefix. The "C" in "Candlish" is pronounced like a "K" sound, and the "L" is elongated with a "sh" sound at the end. The stress is on the second syllable, making the correct pronunciation məˈkændlɪʃ. Remembering the IPA phonetic transcription can help with proper spelling and pronunciation of this unique surname.