The spelling of the word "Chivachie" is an interesting one. The word is actually a variant of the word "Chivaree" which is pronounced /ʃɪvəˈriː/. Both words refer to a noisy celebration or party held outside someone's home as a form of mock serenade. The spelling of "Chivachie" differs in the last syllable, which is pronounced /ʃɪvəkɪ/ instead of /riː/ in "Chivaree". This spelling variant is mainly used in Scottish English and has some regional variations in pronunciation.