Spake cuff is not a commonly used term, but it may refer to a type of ornamental cuff worn with historical garments. The spelling of "spake cuff" can be explained using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) transcription. The first syllable "spake" is pronounced /speɪk/, with a long A sound followed by a hard K. The second syllable "cuff" is pronounced /kʌf/ with a hard K and a short U sound. The spelling of this word may seem unusual, but it accurately reflects the pronunciation.