The spelling of the word "Henie" may seem confusing, but when using IPA phonetic transcription, it becomes clearer. The word is pronounced as /ˈhaini/ with the "e" being silent. The "h" sound at the beginning is followed by a long "a" sound, which is represented by the "ai" spelling. Finally, the "n" and "ie" sounds are pronounced together as a single syllable. This phonetic breakdown can help with correctly spelling and pronouncing the name Henie.