The spelling of "CEV" is based on the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). The letter "C" is pronounced as the voiceless velar stop /k/, followed by the sound of "e" as the close-mid front unrounded vowel /ɛ/ and the sound of "v" as the voiced labiodental fricative /v/. Therefore, the correct pronunciation of "CEV" is /kɛv/. The phonetic transcription of words like "CEV" is important for language learners who wish to master correct pronunciation and assimilate into a native speaker community.