The spelling of the word "simmineh" may seem peculiar, but it can be explained using IPA phonetic transcription. The word is pronounced as /sɪmɪneɪ/ or "sih-min-ay". The first syllable is pronounced with a short "i" sound, followed by a "m" sound. The second syllable is pronounced with a long "i" sound, then "n", and finally an "ay" sound. While the spelling may not be intuitive, the phonetic representation of the word helps clarify its pronunciation.