The spelling of the word "Schoening" is somewhat unusual, with the "oe" combination being the source of uncertainty for many. In IPA phonetic transcription, the word would be written as /ʃoʊnɪŋ/, with the "o" pronounced as a long "o" sound followed by a lowered "i" vowel. This spelling reflects the Germanic origin of the name, with the "oe" combination often occurring in German words to represent the sound of an umlauted "o".