The spelling of the word "pursell" is not a common one. It is an alternative spelling for the surname "Purcell". The IPA phonetic transcription for "pursell" is /pɜːrsəl/. This indicates that the first syllable is pronounced with the "er" sound, followed by a short "u" sound. The second syllable features a short "i" sound before the final "l". While it is not widely used, the spelling "pursell" can still be found in certain contexts, particularly in family names.