The spelling of the word "Bernis" is quite straightforward when using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). The first sound is a "b" sound, followed by the "er" sound, pronounced as in the word "her". The "n" sound is then added, followed by the "i" sound as in "bit", and lastly the "s" sound. When all of these sounds are put together, they form the word "Bernis".