The spelling of the word "Welbie" can be explained using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as /ˈwɛlbi/. The initial sound /w/ is a labial-velar approximant, while /ɛ/ represents the short vowel sound in "bed". The next sound /l/ is an alveolar lateral approximant and is followed by the consonant blend /b/+/i/, which represents the phoneme /bi/. This results in the final syllable pronounced as /bi/ or "bee". Therefore, "Welbie" is pronounced as "WEL-bee".