The word "brackney" is spelled as /ˈbrækni/. The first syllable, "brack," is pronounced with the consonant cluster "br" and the short "a" as in "cat." The second syllable, "ney," ends with the long "e" sound, as in "key." This relatively uncommon word, used to describe someone who is clumsy or awkward, follows the phonetic rules of English spelling, with the "ck" indicating a short vowel sound and the final "ey" indicating a long vowel sound.