The spelling of the word "verni" can be explained using the IPA phonetic transcription. The word is pronounced as /ˈvɜːni/, with the emphasis on the first syllable. The "v" is pronounced as a voiced labiodental fricative, while the "e" is pronounced as an open-mid front unrounded vowel. The "r" is pronounced as a trilled alveolar consonant, and the "n" is pronounced as a voiced alveolar nasal. Finally, the "i" is pronounced as a close front unrounded vowel.