The word "hovey" is spelled phonetically as /ˈhoʊvi/. This consists of two syllables: "ho" and "vey". The "h" in "ho" is pronounced with a slight breathy sound, followed by the long vowel sound "o". The "v" in "vey" is pronounced with a soft "v" sound and followed by the "ey" diphthong, which is pronounced with a long "a" sound followed by the "ee" sound. Overall, "hovey" is a relatively simple word to spell once its phonetic makeup is understood.