The word "McGurl" is a common surname in the United States, and it is pronounced as /məˈɡɜrl/ according to the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). The first letter "Mc" is a prefix commonly used in Irish surnames, indicating "son of" or "descendant of". The second part "Gurl" is pronounced with a short "u" sound followed by an "rl" combination. The spelling of this word is unique, and its pronunciation can sometimes vary depending on the speaker's accent.