The spelling of the word "briley" follows the rules of English phonetics. It is pronounced as /braɪli/. This means that the "b" and "r" sounds are pronounced at the beginning, while the "i" sound is emphasized in the middle, and the "l" and "y" sounds are pronounced at the end. The spelling may be confusing for those unfamiliar with English phonetics, but it accurately represents the sound of the word.