The spelling of "melroy" can be explained using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) phonetic transcription. The word is pronounced as /ˈmɛlrɔɪ/. The first syllable "mel" is pronounced as /mɛl/, while the second syllable "roy" is pronounced as /rɔɪ/. The letter "o" in the second syllable is pronounced as a diphthong, combining the sounds of /ɔ/ and /ɪ/. Overall, the word "melroy" is spelled phonetically based on the sounds it represents, and its pronunciation can be accurately predicted by analyzing its spelling.