The spelling of the word "Hoskie" may seem tricky at first glance, but it's actually quite straightforward when you break it down using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). The word is pronounced /ˈhɒski/ (HAW-skee), with the first syllable sounding like "hawk" and the second syllable rhyming with "ski". The "o" in Hoskie is pronounced as the short "o" sound, as in the word "dog". So, when spelling Hoskie, remember to include both the "h" at the beginning and the "ie" at the end.