The spelling of the word "wachee" may seem unusual, but it follows the rules of English phonetics. The word is pronounced as /wɑtʃi/ with the "a" sounding like "ah" and the "ch" like "ch" in "chocolate". The final "ee" represents the sound "i" as in "ski". The IPA phonetic transcription identifies each sound in the word and helps us understand how it is spelled. Despite its unique spelling, "wachee" can be pronounced by breaking it down into its individual phonetic sounds.