The spelling of the word "dogy" may seem confusing for some, but it actually follows the rules of English phonology. In IPA phonetic transcription, "dogy" would be pronounced as /ˈdɒɡi/. The letter "o" in the second syllable represents the sound of the vowel /ɒ/ which is commonly found in words like "hot" and "pot." The letter "y" at the end of the word represents the sound /i/, which gives the word a slightly playful and informal tone.