The spelling of the word "Geddy" can be explained using the IPA phonetic transcription. It is pronounced as /ˈɡɛdi/, with a hard "g" sound and a short "e" sound in the first syllable, followed by a long "e" sound in the second syllable. The "y" at the end represents a vowel sound that is somewhere between an "i" and an "e". This spelling reflects the original English pronunciation of the name Geddy, which is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was "turned up" or excitable.