The spelling of the word "lowi" may seem unusual, but it follows the rules of phonetics. The IPA phonetic transcription of this word is /ˈloʊi/. The "ow" diphthong is pronounced like "oh-ee", and the final "i" is pronounced like "eye". This makes the word sound like "loh-ee". Using IPA can help learners understand how to spell words based on their pronunciation, which is particularly helpful in English, a language with many exceptions to spelling rules.