The spelling of the word "DAHNEY" can be confusing due to its irregular phonetic transcription. In the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), this word is transcribed as [ˈdæni], with the "d" pronounced as a voiced dental stop, the "a" pronounced as the short "a" sound, and the "n" pronounced as a nasal consonant. The "e" at the end of the word is silent, and should not be pronounced. This pronunciation guide can help avoid confusion when spelling and pronouncing the word "DAHNEY."