The spelling of the word "Metrie" may initially appear confusing as it does not follow traditional English spelling patterns. However, the spelling can be explained using International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) phonetic transcription as /ˈmɛtri/. The "e" at the end of the word is pronounced as "eh" and the "ie" is pronounced as "ee" which gives "Meh-tree". This word is used in the context of referring to someone who is a follower of the 18th century French philosopher, René Descartes, referred to as La Mettrie.