The spelling of the word "Zelok" is rather unusual and does not follow standard English, which can make it difficult to pronounce correctly without instructions. Using IPA phonetic transcription, we can see that "Zelok" is pronounced "zɛlɑk," with a short "e" sound followed by an open "a," and ending with a hard "k" sound. This phonetic representation can aid in correctly pronouncing the name and prevent confusion with similar-sounding words.