The word "popie" can be spelled in a few ways depending on its pronunciation. Using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), we can transcribe the most common pronunciation as /ˈpɒpi/. The first syllable is pronounced with a short vowel sound, followed by a soft "p" and another short vowel sound in the second syllable. The letter "ie" at the end is commonly used to indicate a long "ee" sound, which is not present in this word. It is important to pay attention to the phonetic transcription of words to ensure accurate spelling.