The word "Yearby" is a surname that is spelled as it sounds, with each letter representing its phonetic value. In IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription, the word "Yearby" would be written as /jɪərbi/. The first syllable is represented by the "j" sound, followed by the "ɪər" diphthong, and ending with "bi". It is important to note that the spelling of "Yearby" may vary in different regions or languages, but the pronunciation remains the same.