The spelling of the word "dauncey" can be explained through the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). The phonetic transcription of this word is /ˈdɑːnsi/. The letter "a" sounds like "ah," while the "u" is silent. The letter "c" sounds like "s," and the "e" sounds like a short "i." The word "dauncey" is not commonly used in standard English, but it may be a regional variation or neologism. Phonetic transcriptions provide a useful tool for understanding spelling and pronunciation of words.