The spelling of the word "Rudey" can be explained using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). It is pronounced as /ru:di/, with the "u" sound being slightly elongated. The "d" and "y" sounds are pronounced separately, with the "y" being pronounced as a consonant (a palatal approximant) rather than a vowel. The spelling of "Rudey" may be considered irregular in English, but its pronunciation is straightforward and easily transcribed using the IPA.