The spelling of the word "withee" may initially appear confusing, but it can be better understood through its International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) transcription - /wɪðiː/. The IPA symbols in this word represent the sounds "w" (voiced labio-velar approximant), "ɪ" (unrounded close-mid front vowel), "ð" (voiced dental fricative), and "iː" (unrounded close front long vowel). The combination of these sounds in "withee" creates a unique phonetic pattern, which lends itself to its specific spelling.