The spelling of the word "Wycoff" can be explained with IPA phonetic transcription as /ˈwaɪkɑf/. This means that the first syllable is pronounced as "why" with a long "i" sound, the second syllable is pronounced as "kah" with a short "a" sound, and the final consonant cluster "-ff" is pronounced as a voiced "v" followed by a voiceless "f". The phonetic transcription helps understand the pronunciation of the word and can avoid confusion or miscommunication.