The spelling of the word "standley" is straightforward when using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). The first syllable is pronounced as /stænd/, with the "a" sounding like "ah," followed by the "nd" consonant blend. The second syllable is pronounced as /li/, with the "l" sound followed by a short "i" sound. The final syllable is pronounced as /i/, with another short "i" sound. Thus, the phonetic transcription of "standley" would be /ˈstændli/.