The name Cleavant can be spelled phonetically as /kliːvənt/. The first syllable is pronounced with a long "e" sound, followed by a short "u" sound in the second syllable. The third syllable is pronounced with a schwa sound, which is often heard when the vowel sound is not prominent in a word. The final syllable is pronounced with a soft "t" sound. The spelling of the name may vary, but the phonetic transcription provides a more accurate representation of the sound.