The word "McLeish," which is commonly used as a surname, has a phonetic transcription of /məˈkleɪʃ/. The "Mc" in the word is a Gaelic prefix, meaning "son of," and is pronounced "mick." The "Leish" part of the word is pronounced as "laysh." This common spelling of the name can also be spelled as "McLish" or "McLeash," all of which have different phonetic transcriptions. Correct spelling of names is an essential aspect of effective communication and preserving one's identity.