The spelling of the word "Ben Gaye" can be explained using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) phonetic transcription. The word is pronounced as /bɛn ɡeɪ/, where the first syllable "Ben" is pronounced as "ben" with the vowel sound of "e" in "bet". The second syllable "Gaye" is pronounced as "gey" with the diphthong "ey" followed by the "ay" sound. "Ben Gaye" is a proper noun and the name of a musician known for his soulful and socially conscious music.
There is no specific etymology for the word "Ben Gaye".
"Ben Gaye" appears to be a misspelling or a variation of the name "Marvin Gaye", who was an American singer-songwriter and one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century.