The word "mckelvie" is often misspelled due to its unique arrangement of letters. The correct spelling is /məˈkɛlvi/, which is pronounced muh-kel-vee. The phonetic transcription reveals that the first syllable is pronounced with the schwa vowel sound, followed by a stressed "kel" sound and an ending that is pronounced with the "vee" sound. It is important to note that the "Mc" in "Mckelvie" should be capitalized, as it likely represents a Scottish or Irish clan name.