The spelling of the word "Selbee" follows the traditional English conventions. The word is pronounced as /ˈsɛl.biː/, with the "s" sound at the beginning, a short "e" sound in the middle, and a long "ee" sound at the end. The use of the letter "e" between the "l" and "b" serves to separate the two consonants and better reflect the pronunciation. In terms of origin or meaning, it is unclear as to where the word "Selbee" may have come from.