The spelling of the name "Shawney" can be explained using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). The first sound is a "ʃ" sound, which is represented by the letter "sh" in English. The second sound is an "ɔ" sound, which can be represented by the letters "aw" in English. The third sound is a "n" sound, represented by the letter "n". The final sound is an "i" sound, represented by the letter "y" in English. Therefore, the correct spelling of this name is "Shawney".