The spelling of the word "Selleck" comes from its original Germanic origin. The IPA phonetic transcription of this word is /ˈsɛl.ɛk/. The first syllable is pronounced with an "eh" sound, followed by a short "e" sound. The second syllable is pronounced with a long "e" sound followed by a hard "k" sound. This name carries a strong meaning in German, with "selig" meaning "blessed" or "happy" and "ek" meaning "edge" or "point." Thus, the name "Selleck" carries a connotation of happiness and sharpness.