The word "northey" is an uncommon term that refers to a type of wind, specifically a north-east wind. Its spelling can be explained through the use of the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). The first syllable is pronounced as /nɔːθ/, which represents the "n" sound followed by the long "o" sound, and the "th" sound at the end. The second syllable is pronounced as /iː/, which represents the long "e" sound. Together, they form "northey" pronounced as /nɔːθiː/.