The name "Dafnie" has an unusual spelling that may be confusing for some. However, its correct pronunciation can be represented using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as /ˈdæfni/. The "d" is pronounced as a voiced dental fricative "ð", the "a" as the short vowel sound "æ", followed by the "f" sound and the unstressed "i" as the short "ɪ" sound. The emphasis is placed on the first syllable, which rhymes with "staff". With this phonetic transcription, the spelling of "Dafnie" becomes clearer.