The spelling of the word "McClurg" is often confusing due to its unique combination of letters. However, its pronunciation can be easily understood through IPA phonetic transcription: /məˈklərg/. The "Mc" cluster is pronounced as "mək", followed by the "l" sound and then the vowel "uh" (represented as "ə"). Finally, the word ends with the "r" sound and the "g" sound is not emphasized. Understanding the IPA transcription can assist with proper spelling and pronunciation of the word.