"Mihalik" is a surname that is pronounced as [mɪˈhælɪk]. The spelling of this word follows the basic English spelling rules, where the vowel "i" is pronounced as /ɪ/. The consonants "h" and "k" are also pronounced in a usual way. The letter "a" in this word is reduced to a short "ə" sound or schwa, which is a common feature of English pronunciation. Overall, the spelling of "Mihalik" follows the standard English spelling system while keeping in mind the pronunciation of each individual letter.