The spelling of the word "MEN I" is straightforward when using IPA phonetic transcription. The first syllable is pronounced with a short "e" sound, represented by the symbol /ɛ/. The second syllable includes a diphthong with the sound of "ai," represented by the symbol /aɪ/. The stress of the word is on the second syllable, with the primary stress mark indicating this as /ˈmɛnaɪ/. Overall, the word is spelled based on the sound of each syllable, making it easy to accurately represent the pronunciation of "MEN I."