The word "Jaffee" is a proper noun that can be spelled using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as dʒæfi. The initial letter "J" is pronounced as a soft "dʒ" sound, followed by the short vowel sound of "æ". The double letter "ff" is pronounced as a single "f" sound, and the final letter "e" is silent. Pronouncing this word correctly can be a challenge for non-native English speakers, so it's important to pay attention to the IPA transcription to ensure accuracy.