The spelling of the word Chainey may seem confusing, but it is actually quite simple when using IPA phonetic transcription. The word is pronounced /ʃæn.i/, with the first syllable being pronounced like the word "shame" and the second syllable being pronounced like the word "knee." Thus, the spelling Chainey includes the letter "e" for the second syllable to reflect the "ee" sound. This spelling convention is commonly used in English, where "ey" often represents the sound of a long "e" vowel.