The word "assignay" is spelled with the IPA phonetic transcription of /æɪnjə/. This word refers to a French paper currency that was issued during the French Revolution. The spelling of "assignay" is a combination of several sounds, including the short "a" sound for the first syllable, the long "i" sound for the second syllable, and the "ə" sound for the final syllable. The spelling may seem unusual to those not familiar with French phonetics, but it accurately reflects the pronunciation of the word.