The spelling of the word "JETIE" may seem odd to some, but it actually follows standard English phonetics. Using IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription, we can see that the phonemes of J-E-T-I-E are /dʒ/ /ɛ/ /t/ /i/ /i/. The letter combination "ie" represents the long "e" sound (/i/), while the letter "j" represents the initial sound /dʒ/. When spoken aloud, "JETIE" sounds like "jeh-tee-ee." This spelling may not be common, but it is still a valid English word often used to describe a landing pier for seaplanes.