The spelling of the word "McCord" can be explained using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). The first syllable "Mc" is pronounced as /mək/ with a schwa sound in the first position, followed by a voiceless velar stop /k/. The second syllable "Cord" is pronounced as /kɔrd/ with an open-mid back rounded vowel /ɔ/ and a voiced alveolar approximant /r/. Therefore, the entire word is pronounced as /məkɔrd/. Knowing the phonetic transcription helps in correctly spelling the word "McCord".