The spelling of the word "dog bee" may seem odd at first glance. However, it is a legitimate term used to describe a type of bee that is attracted to the scent of canines. The pronunciation of "dog bee" can be broken down into two parts: dog [dɒɡ] and bee [biː]. The "o" sound in dog is pronounced as the short version of the "aw" sound in "awe." The "ee" sound in bee is pronounced as the long version of the "i" sound in "bit." Together, they create the phonetic spelling of "dɒɡbiː."