The spelling of "Mowrey" might seem tricky, but it's actually straightforward. The first syllable is pronounced like "mow" (IPA: /moʊ/), as in cutting the grass with a lawn mower. The second syllable is pronounced like "ree" (IPA: /riː/), as in the sound a bird might make. To write it out phonetically, you'd use the symbols /moʊriː/. "Mowrey" is a surname that likely has English or Scottish origins, and its spelling has been standardized over time.