The spelling of the word "Kerye" is unique and may confuse some readers. The IPA phonetic transcription for this word is /ˈkɛr.jeɪ/. The "k" represents the voiceless velar stop sound, the "e" represents the short "e" vowel sound, the "r" represents the alveolar flap sound, the "y" represents the long "i" vowel sound, and the "eɪ" represents the diphthong sound. The spelling may seem unconventional but it accurately represents the pronunciation of the word.