The spelling of the word "cherney" may seem confusing at first glance, but it can be explained using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) transcription. The word is pronounced as /ˈtʃɜːni/, with the sound of "ch" pronounced as in "choose" and "er" as in "her". The "n" is pronounced as usual. While the spelling may be unorthodox compared to similar English words, such as "journey", it still follows the rules of English phonetics.