The name "Alanah" is spelled using the International Phonetic Alphabet as əˈlænə. The first sound, represented by the symbol ə, is a neutral vowel sound similar to the "uh" sound in "a-bove." The "l" sound is then followed by the short "a" sound, represented by the symbol æ. The second "n" sound is nasal, while the final "a" sound is once again the short "uh" sound. This unique spelling of the name results in a phonetically diverse and pleasing sound.