The word "goatley" is spelled with the phonetic symbols /ˈɡoʊtli/. The first syllable is pronounced with a long "o" sound, followed by a voiceless "t" sound. The second syllable has a soft "l" sound and a short "i" sound. In English language, the spelling of a word may not always directly correlate to its pronunciation, and that's why knowing the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) can be helpful in understanding the correct pronunciation of words like "goatley".