The spelling of the word "Bridgely" can be a bit confusing. It is pronounced as /ˈbrɪdʒ.li/ in IPA phonetic transcription. This means that the first syllable "Bridg-" is pronounced with a "j" sound, as in "jet", rather than a "g" sound. The second syllable is pronounced with a long "e" sound and a soft "l" sound, similar to "lee". Remembering this pronunciation can be helpful for correctly spelling and pronouncing the name "Bridgely".