How Do You Spell SKEFFINGTON?
Pronunciation: [skˈɛfɪŋtən] (IPA) 
The spelling of the word "skeffington" might seem confusing at first, but it can be explained using IPA phonetic transcription. The initial "ske-" sounds like "skɛ-", with an "e" that is pronounced similarly to the "e" in "bed". The "ff" combination is pronounced as "f", followed by "ing" that sounds like "ɪŋ". The final syllable "-ton" is pronounced as "tən". Altogether, "skeffington" is pronounced as "skɛfɪŋtən", with emphasis on the second syllable.
