How Do You Spell MESS HALF?
Pronunciation: [mˈɛs hˈɑːf] (IPA) 
The spelling of "mess half" may seem confusing to some, but it can be explained with the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) transcription. The "m" is pronounced as /m/ and the "e" as /ɛ/, creating the sound of /mɛs/. The "h" is silent, so it does not contribute to the pronunciation of the word. "Half" is pronounced with a long "a" sound, /heɪf/. Therefore, the complete IPA transcription for "mess half" is /mɛs hæf/. Remembering the silent "h" and the long "a" sound can help with proper spelling and pronunciation.
