The spelling of the word "mcivor" corresponds to the pronunciation /məkˈaɪvər/. The first syllable is pronounced with an unstressed schwa sound, followed by a stressed "k" sound. The second syllable contains a long "i" sound, which is represented by the letter "i". The third syllable has a short "u" sound and the last syllable ends with an "er" sound. This IPA phonetic transcription helps understand the spelling of the word "mcivor" and how it should be pronounced.
The word "McIvor" is not commonly found in etymology references as it is primarily a surname or place name rather than a word with a distinct meaning. However, it is derived from the Gaelic language.
The name "McIvor" (sometimes spelled "MacIvor" or "M'lvor") is of Irish or Scottish origin, where "Mc" or "Mac" means "son of", and "Ivor" is derived from the Gaelic name "Íomhar" or "Ímar". Íomhar is a Gaelic name that means "aristocratic ruler" or "worldly one", while Ímar means "prosperity" or "long life".