The spelling of the word "Ownbey" can be explained with the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as /ˈoʊn.bi/. The first sound, /oʊ/, represents the sound of the vowel in "goat." The second sound, /n/, represents the sound of the consonant in "nice." The third sound, /b/, represents the sound of the consonant in "bed." Finally, the fourth sound, /i/, represents the sound of the vowel in "bit." When combined, these sounds create the unique spelling of the word "Ownbey."