The spelling of the name "McKinzy" can be confusing due to the combination of consonants and the use of the letter "y". In the IPA phonetic transcription, the word is spelled /məˈkɪnzi/. The "Mc" at the beginning is pronounced as /mək/, similar to the word "mock". The "K" sound is followed by the short "i" sound and then the "n" sound. Finally, the "z" and "y" are pronounced together as /zi/. By breaking down the pronunciation using IPA, it becomes easier to understand the spelling of "McKinzy".