The spelling of the name "Patricie" can be explained using IPA phonetic transcription. The first syllable "pat" is pronounced /pæt/, the second syllable "ri" is pronounced /ri/ and the last syllable "cie" is pronounced /si/. The letter "e" at the end of the name is silent and is only used to feminize the name "Patrick". Therefore, "Patricie" is a variant of the name "Patrick" and shares the same pronunciation. It is important to spell names accurately, as they are a crucial part of one's identity.