The spelling of the word "McGray" is commonly pronounced as /məˈɡreɪ/. The first syllable "Mc" is pronounced as /mək/ and is derived from Scottish and Irish surnames, meaning "son of". The second syllable "Gray" refers to the color gray, and is pronounced as /ɡreɪ/. The combination of these two syllables makes up the distinct spelling of "McGray". While the spelling may seem confusing, the correct pronunciation can be easily understood using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA).