The word "Voorhies" (/ˈvɔːrhaɪz/) is a Dutch surname that is commonly found in America. The word is pronounced with a long vowel sound on the first syllable and a diphthong in the second syllable. The IPA transcription shows that the "oo" in the first syllable is pronounced like "aw" and the "ie" in the second syllable is pronounced like "ai." The spelling of this word follows Dutch phonetics which can be difficult for non-native speakers to understand.
The word "Voorhies" is a surname of Dutch origin. It is derived from the Dutch word "voorhuis", which means "front house" or "front room" in English. In Dutch, "voor" means "in front of" or "before", and "huis" means "house". Over time, the spelling and pronunciation may have changed, leading to the variation "Voorhies" as a surname.