Alexios Zavras (/əˈlɛksi.ɒs ˈzævrəs/) is spelled using the standard Latin alphabet. The IPA transcription helps to break down the pronunciation of the name. The first syllable, "al-" is pronounced with a schwa sound, while "exi-" is pronounced with a short "e" and a "k" sound. The next syllable, "-os", is pronounced with a long "o" sound. The last name, "Zavras", is pronounced with a "z" sound, followed by a short "a" sound, as well as a "v" sound and then the diphthong of "a" and "r", followed finally by a short "s" sound.