The spelling of the word "cunneen" can be a bit tricky because it doesn't follow the usual English pronunciation rules. In IPA phonetic transcription, it is spelled /ˈkʌn iːn/. This means that the first syllable is pronounced like "cun" with a short "u" sound, followed by a long "ee" sound and ending with "n". The second syllable is pronounced like "een" with a long "ee" sound and ending with "n". Despite its unconventional spelling, "cunneen" is a valid surname, mostly found among Irish speakers.