The spelling of the surname "McDougle" follows the traditional English pronunciation system. It is pronounced as /məkˈdʌɡl/ according to the IPA phonetic transcription. The first syllable "Mc" is the Gaelic prefix that is used in many Scottish and Irish surnames to denote the family's origin. The second syllable "Dougle" is derived from the old Scots word "dougal," meaning "dark stranger." The spelling of the name has been adapted over the years as it was passed from generation to generation. Today, it remains a unique and distinctive surname.