The spelling of the word "chevee" can be confusing to many, but it is actually pronounced as /ʃəˈviː/. The first sound /ʃ/ is spelled with the combination of the letters "sh", which makes the "sh" sound. The second syllable, /v iː/, is spelled with the letters "vee". The third syllable, /ə/, is spelled with the letter "e" and indicates that it should be pronounced with a neutral tone. The word "chevee" refers to a type of hairstyle with a small bundle of hair at the crown of the head.