The spelling of the word "Alenah" is based on the phonetic transcription of its pronunciation, which is /ælɪnə/. This means that the first syllable is pronounced with a short "a" sound, followed by an "l" sound, and then an "i" sound. The second syllable is simply pronounced with a short "uh" sound. The spelling of "Alenah" can be confusing due to its unusual combination of letters, but its pronunciation is straightforward once the phonetic transcription is understood.