The word "mulkey" is a tricky one to spell. It can be spelled as "mulky" or "moukey" depending on the dialect. The pronunciation of the word also varies. In IPA phonetic transcription, it is written as /ˈmʌlki/, with "m" being the initial consonant sound, followed by the vowel sound "ʌ" as in "cut," and ending with a "k" sound. Despite the multiple spellings and pronunciations, the meaning of "mulkey" remains unclear, and there is no consensus on its definition.