The word "withey" may seem like it should be spelled "withy" based on its pronunciation, but it actually follows a different pattern. In IPA phonetic transcription, the word is pronounced /ˈwɪði/. The "th" sound is represented by "ð" instead of the usual "th" spelling, and the "ey" at the end is spelled with an "i" instead of a "y". This unique spelling of "withey" may cause confusion for those not familiar with the word, but it follows the rules of English phonetics.