The spelling of the word "Joep" might seem unusual to some, but it follows the rules of English phonetics. The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Joep" is /dʒoʊp/, which represents the sounds /dʒ/ (like "j" in "jump"), /oʊ/ (like "o" in "go"), and /p/ (like "p" in "pet"). In other words, "Joep" is spelled the way it sounds, with the "oe" combination making the "o" sound as in "go". While uncommon, this spelling is a valid way to represent the name.