The spelling of the word "McClay" is fairly straightforward once you understand its pronunciation. It is spelled as "m-a-c" followed by a "c" and then "l-a-y". The pronunciation is written in the International Phonetic Alphabet as /məˈkleɪ/. The first syllable, "mac", is pronounced with a schwa sound, followed by a hard "k" sound. The second syllable, "clay", is pronounced with a long "a" sound, followed by a "y" sound. Overall, the spelling of "McClay" corresponds well with its articulate pronunciation.