How Do You Spell CERVANTEZ?
Pronunciation: [sɜːvˈantɛz] (IPA) 
The spelling of the word "Cervantez" is often confusing for English speakers because it contains a silent "z" at the end. To properly pronounce the name, one must use the IPA phonetic transcription. The pronunciation is [sɛrˈvæntɛs]. The "s" sounds like a regular "s," but the "z" is silent. The stress is on the second syllable, and the "e" sounds like "eh" in "bet." The "a" sounds like "ah" in "father," and the last syllable sounds like "es" in "yes."
