The spelling of the word "Shirleigh" can be a bit confusing. The correct pronunciation is /ˈʃɜːrli/. The "Sh" sound is a voiceless palato-alveolar fricative, while the "i" is pronounced as the short /ɪ/ vowel sound. The "r" sound is pronounced with a tap, and the last syllable is pronounced with the long /iː/ vowel sound. It's important to pay attention to the placement of letters within the word in order to spell and pronounce it correctly.