How Do You Spell VANDEHEY?

Pronunciation: [vˈandɛhɪ] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "Vandehey" can be confusing for many, but broken down it becomes less daunting. The initial "Van" is pronounced with the short "a" sound, followed by "de" with a long "e" sound, and ending with "hey" pronounced with a long "a" sound. The phonetic transcription for this word using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) is /væn.di.heɪ/. The spelling of this word may not follow traditional English phonetics, but it has its roots in Dutch heritage.