The spelling of the word "McCleary" can be tricky for some due to the uncommon arrangement of letters. Using IPA phonetic transcription, it can be broken down into /məˈklɪri/. This indicates that the first syllable is pronounced with a schwa sound, followed by a hard "k" sound and short "i" sound. The second syllable has a long "i" sound and the final syllable is pronounced with a soft "r" sound. When written out, this phonetic representation can help individuals better understand and correctly spell the word "McCleary".