The spelling of the name "Brannan" is phonetically represented as /ˈbrænən/. The first syllable, "bran," is pronounced with a short "a" sound as in "cat" followed by an "n" sound. The second syllable, "nan," is also pronounced with a short "a" sound, similar to "can," followed by another "n" sound. The double "n" at the end of the name signifies that both "n" sounds should be pronounced individually, rather than blended together.