The spelling of the word "charney" can be confusing for those unfamiliar with its origin. In IPA phonetic transcription, it is spelled /ˈtʃɑːni/. The first sound is the "ch" sound as in "church," followed by the "aa" vowel sound as in "father." The final two sounds are the "n" consonant sound and the "ee" vowel sound as in "me." "Charney" is a surname that originates from England and is pronounced with two syllables: "char" and "ney."