The spelling of the phrase "most pancake" may seem a bit confusing, but it can be broken down using IPA phonetic transcription. "Most" is pronounced /moʊst/, with the long "o" sound represented by "oʊ." "Pancake" is pronounced /ˈpæn.keɪk/, with the "a" sound being represented by the symbol "æ." Together, the phrase is pronounced /moʊst ˈpæn.keɪk/. Despite its odd appearance, the spelling of "most pancake" follows standard English phonetic rules.