The word "kocie" is a Polish term that refers to "cat-like" or "feline." It is pronounced as /ˈkɔ.t͡ɕɛ/ in IPA transcription. The first part "ko" is pronounced as "koh" while the second part "cie" is pronounced as "chie." The "c" is pronounced as "ts" sound while the "ie" is pronounced as "eye." The correct spelling of this word is crucial as it distinguishes it from other similar-sounding words, such as "koce" (blankets) or "kozie" (goat-like).