The spelling of the word "Al Yell" can be a bit confusing. The correct pronunciation is /æl jɛl/, with the emphasis on the first syllable. The "Al" is spelled with a capital "A" and lowercase "l", indicating that it is an abbreviation for "Alfred" or "Allan". The "Yell" is spelled with a "Y" rather than an "I" because it is derived from the Old English word "gellan", meaning to shout. Despite its unusual spelling, "Al Yell" is a name that is still used today.