The spelling of the word "lurie" can be a bit confusing at first glance. However, its pronunciation can be easily explained using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). The word is pronounced as /ˈlʊəri/ with four distinct sounds. The first sound is "luh" (represented by /l/), followed by "uh" (represented by /ʊ/), "r" (represented by /r/), and "ee" (represented by /i/). By breaking down the word into its individual sounds, it becomes easier to understand how to correctly spell and pronounce "lurie."