The spelling of the word "McCoughtry" can be quite tricky. It is pronounced as [məˈkʌftri]. The first "c" is silent, while the "ough" is pronounced as "uff", similar to words like "tough" and "enough". The "augh" is actually a combination of the "a" and "ugh" sounds. The "tr" is pronounced as "chr", as in "chrome". So, when attempting to spell "McCoughtry", it is important to remember the combination of these different sounds in order to get it right.