McClenny is a proper noun, typically used as a surname or town name. It is pronounced "məˈklɛni", using the International Phonetic Alphabet. The initial "Mc" is common in many Scottish and Irish surnames and is pronounced as "mək". The following "cl" is pronounced with a hard "k" sound, while the last syllable, "enny", is pronounced with the short "e" sound and a stress on the second syllable. The spelling of the word "McClenny" follows typical English phonetic patterns.
The name "McClenny" is believed to have its origins in Scotland. It is derived from the Scottish Gaelic name "Mac Gille Fhinnein", which means "son of the servant of St. Finnan". The name "McClenny" may have undergone variations in spelling and pronunciation over time, resulting in different spellings such as McClenny, McKinney, McKenney, McLinney, etc.