The spelling of the word "hoel" might seem unusual to some because it deviates from the more common "hole." However, it can be explained through phonetic transcription using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). The IPA symbol for the "ɔ" sound (as in "thought") and the "ɛ" sound (as in "bet") are combined to create the "oe" spelling. Thus, the pronunciation of "hoel" is identical to that of "hole," despite the difference in spelling.