The spelling of the word "eaddy" can be confusing due to its ambiguous pronunciation. In IPA phonetic transcription, it is pronounced /ˈɛdi/. The first syllable is pronounced like "ed" with a short "e" sound, while the second syllable is pronounced like the letter "e" with a short "i" sound. This spelling, while uncommon, is used in surnames and place names, but it is important to use IPA to accurately represent the pronunciation to avoid confusion.