The spelling of the word "whorley" can be confusing because of its unusual pronunciation. According to the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), the word is pronounced as /ˈhɔːrli/. This means that the "w" in "whorley" is silent, and the "h" is pronounced as "haw." The "o" in the first syllable is pronounced as "aw," while the "e" in the second syllable is silent. The "r" is pronounced with an elongated sound, and the "y" at the end is pronounced as "ee."