The spelling of the word "weatherwax" can be confusing due to the presence of two "w"s in a row. However, using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), we can break down the pronunciation of the word: /ˈwɛðərwæks/. This IPA transcription shows that the first "w" is pronounced as a voiced bilabial fricative sound /w/. The second "w" is pronounced in the same way, making the word sound like "weth-er-wacks". Remembering the phonetic code for each letter can help in spelling tricky words like "weatherwax".