The word "Shenir" is often spelled as "Senir" or "Saanir". According to the IPA phonetic transcription, the pronunciation of the word is /ʃəˈnɪər/. The "Sh" sound represents the phoneme /ʃ/, the "e" is pronounced as /ə/, "n" as /n/, "i" as /ɪ/, and "r" as /r/. The use of different spellings is due to the translation of the word from the original language and variations in transcription methods. However, the correct spelling should be "Shenir".
The word "Shenir" is believed to have originated from the Hebrew language. In Hebrew, it is spelled "שניר" and pronounced as "Shenir". It is primarily mentioned in the Hebrew Bible, specifically in the Book of Deuteronomy.
The exact etymology of the word is uncertain, but there are a few theories regarding its origins. One possibility is that it derives from the Hebrew root word "שנר" (shnr), which means "twig" or "branch". This theory suggests that Shenir could refer to a mountain with many branches or peaks.
Another theory connects the word to the Akkadian language, where it could be derived from the word "Seniru" or "Samiru". Seniru was the Akkadian name for Mount Hermon, which is located in modern-day Lebanon and stretches into Syria.