The spelling of the word "alleni" may seem confusing to some, but it can be explained through its phonetic transcription, /ˈæləni/. The first sound, /æ/, represents the short "a" sound as in "cat." The next sound, /l/, is the "l" sound, followed by the schwa sound, /ə/. The final two sounds, /n/ and /i/, represent the "n" sound and the long "e" sound as in "me." Therefore, the proper spelling of this word follows its correct phonetic transcription: "alleni."