The spelling of the word "Swafford" can be explained using IPA phonetic transcription. The first syllable, "swa", is pronounced as /swɑː/, using the phonetic symbol for the "a" sound in "father" and the "w" sound for the consonant cluster. The second syllable, "fford", is pronounced as /fɔːd/, using the "o" sound in "bought" and the "d" sound. "Swafford" is a common surname in the United States, and its spelling follows standard English phonetic rules.