The spelling of the word "Hoxie" is unique and can be confusing to some individuals. The correct pronunciation of "Hoxie" is /häk-sē/, as indicated by the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). The first two letters, "Ho," are pronounced as the short "o" sound /ä/ and the last three letters, "xie," are pronounced as /ksē/. The origins of the name Hoxie come from Old English roots and may have been influenced by various regional accents and dialects.