The spelling of the word "dozen church" may seem unusual, but it follows standard English rules. In IPA phonetic transcription, it would be pronounced /ˈdʌzən tʃɜrtʃ/. "Dozen" refers to a quantity of twelve, while "church" denotes a place of worship. Combining the two creates a compound noun that describes a group of twelve churches. While it may not be a commonly used phrase, it's a valid and understandable construction in the English language.