Brian Binnie is the name of an American astronaut, but it may not be immediately clear how to spell his name. Actually, it's pretty straightforward - the first name, Brian, is spelled /ˈbraɪən/ (BRY-ən), and the last name, Binnie, is spelled /ˈbɪni/ (BIN-ee). So, to spell the full name: Brian Binnie. Phonetic transcriptions can be useful tools for those who are unsure on how to properly spell or pronounce a word.