The spelling of the name "Shaleena" can be confusing to those unfamiliar with its pronunciation. The phonetic transcription using IPA symbols would be /ʃəˈlinə/. The "sh" sound is pronounced like "shoe", followed by a schwa sound represented by "ə". The "l" is pronounced with a soft "n" sound in the middle, and the final "a" is pronounced like "uh". While the spelling may not reflect the pronunciation perfectly, the name "Shaleena" remains a unique and beautiful name in its own right.