The spelling of the word "minnifield" can be explained using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) transcription. The first syllable is pronounced as "mɪn," with a short "i" sound following the letter "m." The second syllable is pronounced as "iː" with a long "i" sound, followed by "n" and "f" sounds. The final syllable is pronounced as "iːld," with the "i" sound followed by "l" and "d" sounds. Thus, the word "minnifield" is spelled to reflect its proper pronunciation using the IPA system.