The word "clune" is a rare term that refers to a rocky hill or a small valley. Its spelling can be confusing, as it does not follow the typical English phonetic rules. The pronunciation of "clune" is similar to "kloon", with the first syllable being stressed. It is spelled with the "cl" combination, which represents a voiceless velar plosive followed by a lateral approximant. The "u" and "e" at the end of the word are silent and serve to modify the consonant cluster.