The spelling of the word "hendee" can be explained using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). The correct pronunciation of "hendee" is /ˈhɛn.di/, with the emphasis on the first syllable. The "h" is pronounced as a consonant sound, while the "e" in both syllables is pronounced as the short "e" sound. The "n" is pronounced as a nasal sound, followed by the "d" sound in the first syllable and the "ee" diphthong in the second syllable. Proper understanding of IPA notation can help you with accurate pronunciation and spelling of words.