The spelling of the word "McGivney" follows typical English language conventions. In IPA phonetic transcription, it is pronounced as /məˈɡɪvni/. The first syllable is pronounced with a schwa sound, followed by a hard "g" sound in the second syllable. The "i" in the third syllable makes a short "i" sound, and the final syllable is pronounced with the "ee" vowel sound. The name "McGivney" likely originated from Ireland, and is common among people with Irish heritage.