The name "Maarchje" is a Dutch name that is pronounced as /ma:rʃjə/. The spelling of the name is based on the Dutch pronunciation system, which draws heavily from French influence. The letter "aa" is pronounced as a long "a" sound, while the "ch" sound is pronounced as a voiceless palato-alveolar affricate. The letter "j" is pronounced as a consonant that sounds similar to the English "y." While the spelling of "Maarchje" may look unfamiliar to some English speakers, it accurately represents the Dutch pronunciation of the name.