The spelling of the name "McWatters" can be explained using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). The initial "Mc" represents the Irish or Scottish prefix meaning "son of," pronounced /mək/. The following "Wat" is a common English surname, pronounced /wɒt/. The final "ters" indicates a plural or possessive form, pronounced /təz/. Taken together, McWatters is pronounced /məkˈwɒtəz/. Understanding the IPA can help clarify the spelling and pronunciation of unfamiliar words or names.