The word "Hernlee" is a proper noun and is spelled using the letters H-e-r-n-l-e-e. In IPA phonetic transcription, it would be written as /hɜrnli/. The first syllable, "hern," is pronounced with the vowel sound /ɜr/ as in "herd." The second syllable, "lee," has the long vowel sound /i/ as in "beet." The combination of these sounds creates the unique pronunciation of the name "Hernlee."