The spelling of the word "cartee" is influenced by its pronunciation. According to the IPA phonetic transcription, the correct way to spell this word is /kɑrˈti/. It starts with the "k" sound followed by the "ah" sound, then the "r" sound, a stressed "t" sound in the middle, and finally ends with the "ee" sound. This word might be difficult for non-native speakers of English to pronounce or spell, but its clear and simple IPA transcription helps to avoid confusion.