"Mabie" is a name that doesn't follow typical English spelling conventions. The IPA phonetic transcription of "mabie" is /ˈmeɪbi/. The "ma" sound is pronounced as "may" and the "bie" at the end is pronounced as "bee." The "ie" ending can be confusing for English speakers since it usually follows a different sound, but in this case it is pronounced as "ee." This non-standard spelling of "mabie" can make it difficult for people to properly pronounce or spell the name.