The spelling of the name "Tobey" may seem simple, but there are some subtle linguistic complexities at play. The phonetic transcription for "Tobey" is /ˈtoʊ.bi/. The first sound, /t/, is pronounced with the tongue touching the roof of one's mouth before quickly releasing. The /oʊ/ sound is actually a combination of two vowel sounds, which is why "Tobey" is sometimes misspelled as "Toby". The final sound, /i/, is pronounced with the tongue raised towards the roof of one's mouth. Altogether, "Tobey" is a unique name that deserves its precise spelling.