The spelling of "Devinney" can be a bit tricky to decipher. It is pronounced /dəˈvɪni/, with the stress on the second syllable. The "e" and "i" in the first syllable are pronounced as a schwa sound and a short "i" sound, respectively. The second syllable contains a short "i" sound, followed by an "n" sound and a long "e" sound. Finally, the last two syllables contain a short "i" sound and a short "e" sound. With a little practice, the spelling of "Devinney" can be easily remembered.