Pronunciation: [ʃˈɔːn kˈɪnɪ] (IPA) 
The spelling of "Sean Kinney" may seem straightforward, but English phonetics can be tricky. In IPA transcription, Sean is pronounced /ʃɔːn/ which means the "ea" is pronounced like an "o" sound while Kinney is pronounced as /kɪni/, which is straightforward. So, if you happen to be writing down someone's name or saying it out loud, it is important to understand the nuances of IPA transcription for accurate pronunciation.
The term "Sean Kinney" does not have an etymology as it is a proper noun consisting of a first name "Sean" and a last name "Kinney".
However, if the question is about the etymology of the names "Sean" and "Kinney" separately, then:
- The name "Sean" is of Irish Gaelic origin and is derived from the name "Seán", which is a variant of "John" in English. It is ultimately derived from the Hebrew name "Yochanan", meaning "Yahweh is gracious".
- The surname "Kinney" has a Scottish and Irish origin. It is considered to be a variant of the Irish name "McKenna", which is derived from the Gaelic word "Cionaodh" meaning "fire-born" or "born of fire".
