The spelling of the word "McColl" can be confusing because of the double "c". However, it can be broken down phonetically as /məˈkɒl/. The first syllable is pronounced as "muh" with a short "u" sound, while the second syllable is similar to "coal" but with a short "o" sound. The double "c" is not pronounced as a separate "k" sound but rather creates the "k" sound in the first syllable. Understanding the phonetic transcription can help in correctly spelling and pronouncing this word.