The spelling of the word "minnis" may seem confusing at first, but it can be explained through phonetic transcription. According to the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), "minnis" is pronounced as /ˈmɪnɪs/. This means that the first syllable has an "short i" sound, the second syllable is pronounced with a schwa sound, and the final syllable has a long "i" sound. Therefore, the spelling of "minnis" accurately reflects its phonetic pronunciation.