The spelling of the word "McGarvey" can seem tricky, but is actually quite straightforward when broken down phonetically. The first syllable is pronounced "muh" as in "mud", followed by "gahr" pronounced like "car". The final syllable is "vee" pronounced like "key". Together, the word is pronounced "muh-GAHR-vee". Remembering the emphasis on the second syllable and the letter "c" being pronounced like "g" can help ensure proper spelling of this surname.