The spelling of the word "skolfield" is unique and can be explained through phonetic transcription. The word is pronounced as /ˈskoʊlˌfild/. The first syllable "sko" is pronounced with a long "o" sound, and the second syllable "l" is pronounced with a short "l" sound. The final syllable "field" is pronounced with a long "i" sound and a silent "d". This phonetic transcription explains why the word is spelled with "sko" instead of "sco" and "field" instead of "feeld".