The name "Cherlyn" is spelled in English using the letters C-H-E-R-L-Y-N. In IPA phonetic transcription, it would be spelled /ˈʃɜːrlɪn/. The first syllable is pronounced with the voiceless postalveolar fricative sound /ʃ/, like the "sh" sound in "shoe". The second syllable is pronounced with the vowel sound /ɜː/, which is like the "ur" sound in "fur". The final syllable is pronounced with the consonant sound /n/, as in "no". Together, these sounds create the name Cherlyn.
The etymology of the given word "Cherlyn" is unclear. It appears to be a modern variant or a creative modification of the name Cheryl or Cherilyn. Cheryl is derived from the French name Chérie meaning "darling" or "beloved", while Cherilyn is a combination of Cheryl and Lyn, which can be a diminutive form of various names like Linda or Lynette. However, "Cherlyn" itself does not have a well-established etymology as it seems to be a less common and possibly unique name.