The spelling of the word "Lewey" can be confusing due to the presence of the letter "w". In fact, the correct IPA phonetic transcription for this word is /lu.i/ with a stress on the first syllable. The "w" in the spelling of "Lewey" is actually silent and doesn't affect its pronunciation. This word is typically used as a surname, and it originated from the Gaelic language. It's common for Irish surnames to have unique spellings that don't follow conventional English phonetics.