Correct spelling for the English word "fornent" is [fˈɔːnənt], [fˈɔːnənt], [f_ˈɔː_n_ə_n_t] (IPA phonetic alphabet).
The word "fornent" is a Middle English term that originally came from the Old English word "foranent". It is a compound word formed by combining the prefix "for-" meaning "before" or "in front of" with the preposition "anent" meaning "against" or "opposite". In its earliest usage, "fornent" was used to describe a location or position in relation to something else. Over time, its usage has evolved, and it is now less commonly used in modern English.