The word "Quoddies" is a plural noun used to refer to a type of moccasin worn in the Northeastern United States. The spelling of "Quoddies" can be explained through IPA phonetic transcription, where it is pronounced /kwɒdiz/, with the first syllable "Qu" sounding like "kw," and the second syllable "oddies" pronounced with the short "o" sound, followed by a "d" and a long "e" sound. The spelling may seem unusual, but it accurately reflects the pronunciation of the word in the regional dialect where it is commonly used.