The spelling of the word "Malaney" can be explained using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). The word is pronounced as /məˈleɪni/. This means that the first syllable, "ma," is pronounced with a short schwa sound, the second syllable, "la," is pronounced with a long "a" sound, and the third syllable, "ney," is pronounced with a long "e" sound. The spelling of the word is unique and may sometimes cause confusion. However, understanding its correct pronunciation using IPA can help to clear any doubts.