The spelling of the word "Powdike" can be explained through its International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) transcription. The word is pronounced as /ˈpaʊˌdaɪk/, with the first syllable being pronounced as "pow" (with the vowel sound /aʊ/) and the second syllable being pronounced as "dike" (with the vowel sound /aɪ/). The combination of the "ow" and "i" sounds in the word may cause confusion in its spelling, as well as the use of "dike" instead of "dyke". However, the IPA transcription helps to clarify the proper spelling and pronunciation of the word.