The spelling of the word "McClosky" can seem confusing at first glance. The phonetic transcription of the word is /məˈklɒski/ or muh-KLO-skee. The two c's in the spelling are pronounced as a hard "k" sound, while the "o" after the "c" is pronounced as a short "o" sound. The "s" is pronounced as a "z" sound and the "y" at the end is pronounced as an "ee" sound. Understanding the phonetic transcription can help with the correct spelling and pronunciation of this word.