The correct spelling of the name McKinny can be a bit tricky. The first syllable is pronounced /məˈkɪn/, with a short "i" sound. The second syllable is pronounced /ni/, with a long "i" sound. It is important to remember to double the "n" in McKinny to indicate the nasal "n" sound that follows. Phonetically transcribed as /məˈkɪni/, the spelling of McKinny may seem confusing at first, but with practice and attention to detail, it will become easier to remember.