The spelling of the word "clowney" is not commonly used in English. However, if we look closely at the pronunciation of the word, its spelling can be understood. It is pronounced as /ˈklaʊni/, with the stress on the first syllable. The "cl" sound is followed by the "ow" diphthong and then the "n" sound, making it "clown." The "ey" at the end is pronounced as a schwa sound, which is an unstressed sound that can be represented by different vowels. Therefore, the spelling of "clowney" represents the pronunciation of /ˈklaʊni/.