The word "most carking" is commonly misspelled due to its unusual etymology. The word "carking" comes from Old English "ceorcing," meaning "distressful." The pronunciation of "carking" has evolved, and is now commonly pronounced with a hard "k" sound, despite its original soft "ch" sound. The IPA phonetic transcription of "most carking" would be /məʊst ˈkɑːkɪŋ/, with a long "o" sound and the "k" pronounced as in "king." Remembering the original etymology can help in spelling this word correctly.