The spelling of the word "Verlie" can be explained using the IPA phonetic transcription. It is pronounced as /ˈvɜrli/. The first syllable "ver" is pronounced with an open-mid central vowel sound /ɜ/. The second syllable "lie" is pronounced with a long vowel sound /i/. The letter "e" at the end of the word is silent and does not contribute to the pronunciation. Overall, "Verlie" is spelled phonetically to represent its correct pronunciation.