The spelling of the word "jalee" can be a little confusing. It is actually a variant of the word "jali", which is derived from the Hindi and Urdu word "jālī" meaning "perforated". In IPA phonetic transcription, it is pronounced as /dʒɑːli:/ or "juh-lee". The additional "e" in the spelling is likely due to the influence of the English language, where final "e" is often added to indicate a long vowel sound. So, "jalee" is simply another way to spell "jali".