The spelling of the word "mctighe" is somewhat complex and challenging. The pronunciation of the word is /məkˈtaɪ/, which begins with an unstressed syllable "mə" with a schwa sound. The second syllable "kˈtaɪ" has a stressed "taɪ" sound where "t" is pronounced without releasing the airflow. The word ends with the letter "h" but is silent in pronunciation. The spelling of "mctighe" may cause trouble for English learners as it does not follow the typical English orthography.