The spelling of the word "re nig" may seem confusing, but it is actually a simple phonetic transcription. The word consists of two syllables, with the first syllable being pronounced as "ree" with the long e sound. The second syllable is pronounced as "nig" with a short i sound. This spelling follows the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) system, which uses specific symbols to represent the sounds of spoken language. Understanding the IPA can help language learners improve their pronunciation and spelling.