The spelling of "Hocklee" may seem peculiar, but it accurately reflects its pronunciation. The IPA phonetic transcription of this word is /ˈhɒk.li/. The initial "H" represents the sound of a voiceless glottal fricative, followed by the "o" sound as in "hot." Then comes the "k" sound, followed by the "l" sound and the "ee" sound as in "happy." This word is commonly used as a surname and may have originated from a place name.