How Do You Spell DOGEY?
Pronunciation: [dˈə͡ʊd͡ʒi] (IPA) 
The word "dogey" may seem strange, but it actually has a phonetic reason for its spelling. In IPA phonetic transcription, it would be spelled as /ˈdoʊɡi/. The "d" and "g" sounds are pronounced together as "dg" and the "e" at the end signifies a long "ee" sound. This spelling is used specifically in the context of cattle ranching, where a "dogey" refers to a stray or unbranded calf. So, next time you come across the word "dogey", you'll know why it's spelled that way!
