"McVey" is a surname that is commonly found in English-speaking countries. When it comes to spelling, the "Mc" prefix is pronounced as "mək", with the "c" being soft like an "s" rather than a hard "k" sound. The "V" is pronounced as a "v" sound and the "e" is pronounced as "ay". Therefore, the IPA phonetic transcription for "McVey" would be /mək'vay/. It is important to remember that the spelling of ancestral surnames can vary depending on regional accents and dialects.