The word "Gogarty" is spelled with three syllables, pronounced as "goh-gahr-tee" in IPA phonetic transcription. The first syllable is pronounced with an open-o sound ("goh"), followed by a soft "g" sound in the second syllable ("gahr"). The final syllable is pronounced with a subtle "t" sound, though it is often muted or dropped in common usage. This spelling reflects the Irish origin of the name, which is derived from the Gaelic "Gógartaigh."