The spelling of the word "nokwe" is pronounced as /noʊkweɪ/. The first syllable "nok" is pronounced as /noʊk/, with a long "o" sound and a "k" consonant. The second syllable "we" is pronounced as /weɪ/, with a short "e" sound and a diphthong "ay" sound. The spelling of this word may be confusing to some due to the unconventional combination of letters. However, understanding the IPA phonetic transcription can help to accurately pronounce and spell the word "nokwe".