How Do You Spell MCAVOY?

Pronunciation: [məkˈavɔ͡ɪ] (IPA)

The word "McAvoy" is a Scottish surname that is pronounced as "mə-ˈkæ-vɔɪ." The first syllable "mə" is pronounced with a schwa sound, while the second syllable "ˈkæ" has a short "a" sound. The third syllable "vɔɪ" is pronounced with a "v" sound, followed by an "oy" diphthong. The spelling of "McAvoy" reflects the Scottish origin of the name, where the "Mc" prefix indicates "son of" and "Avoy" is derived from the Gaelic word "O'Maolmhuaigh," meaning "descendant of the devotee of St. Mothelug."