The word "Brophy" can be spelled as /ˈbrɒfi/ in IPA phonetic transcription. The first sound is /b/, followed by the vowel sound /rɒ/ which is pronounced like "aw" in "law". The next sound is the voiceless fricative /f/, and it is followed by the vowel sound /i/ which is pronounced like the "ee" in "bee". This word is a surname, and it may have a variety of meanings depending on the origin and context of its usage.