The spelling of the word "meaney" can be explained using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). In IPA, the word is spelled /miːni/. The first sound, /m/, is a bilabial nasal sound created by closing the lips and allowing air to flow through the nose. The second sound, /iː/, is a long vowel sound made by holding the lips and tongue in a fixed position. The final sound, /ni/, is a combination of a voiced dental nasal sound created by touching the tongue to the teeth and allowing air to flow through the nose, followed by a voiced palatal sound made by lifting the back of the tongue to the roof of the mouth.