The spelling of the word "McCorry" might seem tricky, but it can be easily explained using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). The IPA transcription of this name is /məˈkɔri/, where the stress is on the second syllable. The first two letters, "Mc", are a common prefix used in many Scottish and Irish surnames, meaning "son of". As for the rest of the word, it follows the English pronunciation rules, with the "c" being pronounced as /k/ and the "o" as /ɔ/.
The surname "McCorry" is derived from the Irish language. It is an anglicized form of the Gaelic name "Mac Gothraidh", which means "son of Gothraidh". "Mac" means "son of", and the name "Gothraidh" is a variant of the Old Norse name "Gothfrithr", which can be translated as "God's peace" or "God's power". Over time, the pronunciation and spelling of the name evolved, leading to the modern form "McCorry". The name is commonly found in Ireland, particularly in the province of Ulster.