The correct spelling of the word "tapscott" is /ˈtæpskɑt/. The first syllable "tap" is pronounced with the short "a" sound /æ/, followed by the voiced consonant "s" /z/ and the unvoiced consonant "k" /k/. The second syllable "scott" is pronounced with the long "o" sound /ɑ/ and the unvoiced consonant "t" /t/. This spelling is important in order to accurately communicate and understand the written form of this word.