The spelling of the word "meacham" can be explained through IPA phonetic transcription as /ˈmiːtʃəm/. The word is comprised of two syllables: "meat" and "chum". The first syllable, "meat", is pronounced as /miːt/ with a long "e" sound. The second syllable, "chum", is pronounced as /tʃəm/ with a "ch" sound followed by a short "u" sound. Altogether, "meacham" is pronounced with the emphasis on the first syllable, and the second syllable being pronounced quickly and lightly.