The spelling of the word "Christey" may seem a bit confusing at first glance, but its pronunciation can be easily deciphered through the use of IPA phonetic transcription. The first syllable "Chris" is pronounced as /krɪs/, with a short "i" sound, followed by the /t/ sound. The second syllable "tey" is pronounced as /teɪ/, with a long "a" sound. Together, the word is pronounced as /krɪsti/. Knowing the phonetic breakdown of the word makes it easier to spell and say correctly.