Hurlies is a word that is not commonly used and may be unfamiliar to some. The phonetic transcription of this word is /ˈhɜːrliz/. The spelling of "hurlies" can be confusing because it contains an "ie" combination at the end, which is not a typical way to end a word in English. However, this is a valid spelling and pronunciation of the word. Hurlies is a colloquial term for a game similar to hockey, played in some parts of Ireland.