The word "NEYA" is spelled phonetically as /ˈneɪjə/. The first sound, /n/, is a nasal sound made by pushing air through the nose while closing the mouth. The second sound, /eɪ/, is a diphthong made up of vowel sounds that transition from open to a more closed position. The third sound, /j/, is the voiced palatal approximant made by pressing the tongue against the roof of the mouth. The final sound, /ə/, is the schwa sound made by relaxing the tongue and having the mouth in a neutral position.