The spelling of the word "sneyd" may seem peculiar, but it can be explained with the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). The word is pronounced as /sneɪd/, with the "s" sound followed by a long "a" sound, and ending with a hard "d" sound. The spelling of "sneyd" likely comes from the regional dialect of the area where the name originated. Despite its unique spelling, "sneyd" is a legitimate word and often used as a surname.