The spelling of the word "menefee" can be explained using IPA phonetic transcription. It is pronounced as /mɪnəfiː/, with stress on the second syllable. The first syllable is pronounced as "min" with a short "i" sound. The second syllable is pronounced as "uh" followed by a long "e" sound. The final syllable is pronounced with a long "e" sound. The spelling of this word follows English pronunciation rules, with the letter "e" used to indicate the long "e" sound in the last two syllables.