The spelling of the word "Dowle" can be explained using IPA phonetic transcription. The initial sound "d" is followed by the diphthong "ow", which is a combination of the vowels "o" and "w". The final syllable "le" is pronounced with a silent "e", making it a schwa sound. The IPA transcription for "Dowle" is /daʊl/. This spelling may be confusing for non-native speakers, but it follows English phonetic rules and has been adopted as a legitimate spelling for this word.