The spelling of the word "sorlie" may seem unusual, but it can be explained using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) transcription. The word is pronounced /ˈsɔːli/ with a long "o" sound and a silent "e" at the end. The "s" is pronounced as a voiceless alveolar fricative, while the "r" is pronounced as a retroflex approximant. This uncommon spelling may be derived from a Scandinavian surname, but its precise origins are unclear. Regardless, "sorlie" is a unique and distinctive word that requires careful pronunciation.