The spelling of the word "pitchford" is quite straightforward once you understand the pronunciation. In IPA phonetic transcription, it is written as /ˈpɪtʃfərd/. The first syllable "pit" is pronounced with an "i" sound as in "sit", followed by the "ch" sound as in "church". The second syllable "ford" is pronounced with an "o" sound as in "lord". Therefore, the spelling of "pitchford" reflects the various sounds used in its pronunciation.