The word "Knisely" is spelled with the phonetic transcription /ˈnaɪsli/. The "K" at the beginning is silent, and the "n" is pronounced with a nasal sound. The "i" is followed by the "s" sound, which is spelled with "s". The "e" indicates that the "i" is pronounced with a long "i" sound. Finally, the "ly" at the end is pronounced with an "lee" sound, and is spelled with the letters "ly". Overall, the spelling of "Knisely" may seem confusing at first, but it closely reflects its pronunciation.