The spelling of the word "keaveney" can be challenging. In IPA phonetic transcription, it is pronounced as /ki-və-ni/. The first syllable, "keav," is pronounced like "key" with a "v" sound at the end, while the second syllable, "eney," is pronounced like "enni" with a slight "y" sound at the end. Despite its unusual spelling, Keaveney is actually an Irish surname associated with the west of Ireland, particularly County Galway.