The word "McNew" is commonly spelled with a capital "M" and "N", and is pronounced /məkˈnu/. The IPA phonetic transcription helps us understand that the "Mc" at the beginning is pronounced as "mək", like the word "mock". The "N" is pronounced as "nu", like "new". This word is often a surname, and is spelled with a capital "M" and "N" to indicate the Irish or Scottish ancestral roots. The correct pronunciation and spelling of names are important in conveying one's identity and heritage.