Correct spelling for the English word "Lionly" is [lˈa͡ɪ͡ənli], [lˈaɪənli], [l_ˈaɪə_n_l_i] (IPA phonetic alphabet).
The word "lionly" is derived from the Old English word "līonlīce", which translates to "in the manner of a lion". It combines the noun "lion" and the suffix "-ly", which forms an adverb indicating manner or character. Over time, the spelling evolved to "lionly" in Middle English.