The spelling of the word "McFalls" is unique and can be confusing for non-native speakers. The correct phonetic transcription according to the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) is /məkˈfɔlz/. The initial "Mc" is a common Irish and Scottish surname prefix indicating "son of". The following "Falls" is a variation of "Fowles", an Old English surname. Therefore, "McFalls" is likely of Irish or Scottish origin and spelled with a capital "M" and "F". Proper pronunciation of the name includes stressing the second syllable, "Falls".