The spelling of the name "Yurij" is derived from its original Ukrainian form "Юрій". Phonetically, "Yurij" can be represented in IPA as /jʊrɪj/, with the first syllable pronounced like the English word "you" and the second syllable pronounced with a short "i" sound as in "bit". The "j" sound represents the Ukrainian letter "й", which is similar to the English "y" but with a softer sound. Overall, the spelling accurately reflects the sound of the name in its original language.