The spelling of the word "Kirksey" is quite straightforward when you use the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). The word consists of three sounds – /k/ as in "kite," /ɜːr/ as in "bird," and /si/ as in "city." Therefore, the IPA transcription of the word is /ˈkɜːksi/. The word "Kirksey" is a surname that has a Scottish origin. The name is derived from the Scottish words "kirk" meaning "church," and "ey" meaning "island" or "place."