The spelling of the word "dunleavy" follows the English orthography rules. The word is pronounced /ˈdʌn.liv.i/, with stress on the first syllable. The "d" and "n" sounds are pronounced separately, followed by the short "u" sound, like in "but". The "l" and "e" sounds are pronounced quickly and blend together. The "a" sound is pronounced as in "cat", and the "v" and "y" sounds are pronounced separately. Overall, "dunleavy" is spelled as it sounds in English.