The word "Birkey" is spelled with the IPA phonetic symbols /ˈbɜrki/. This consists of the consonant sound /b/ followed by the vowel sound /ɜr/, which is a combination of the vowel sounds /ɜ/ and /r/. The sound /ɜ/ is a mid-central vowel sound, similar to the "uh" sound in "huh?" The sound /r/ is a voiced alveolar trill, giving the word its distinctive rolling "r" sound. Overall, the spelling of "Birkey" accurately reflects the unique combination of sounds found in the word.