The spelling of the word "Coallies" can be explained through IPA phonetic transcription. The initial sound is /k/, followed by the sound /əʊ/ as in "goat", then /l/ and /iː/ as in "see". The final sound is /z/ making the plural form "Coallies" pronounced as /kəʊliz/. This word may be a variation of "collie", a type of sheepdog, but further research is needed to confirm this. Despite its unclear origins, understanding the phonetic transcription can make the spelling of "Coallies" easier to remember.