The spelling of the word "most apricot" can be explained through its phonetic transcription: /məʊst ˈeɪprɪkɒt/. The first syllable "most" is pronounced with a long "o" sound and a "st" consonant cluster. The second syllable "apricot" is pronounced with the stress on the second syllable and a short "a" sound. The vowel in the second syllable is also pronounced as a diphthong, with a short "i" sound transitioning to a short "o" sound. Together, the phonetic transcription helps explain the proper spelling of the word "most apricot".